Apple Endive Gorgonzola Salad
Bright, crisp, and irresistibly elegant, this Apple Endive Gorgonzola Salad is a harmonious blend of bold flavors and textures that will elevate any meal. Featuring tender, slightly bitter endive leaves, tart Granny Smith apple slices, creamy crumbles of Gorgonzola cheese, and toasted walnuts for a delightful crunch, each bite is a celebration of contrasting yet balanced tastes. The salad is brought together with a luscious homemade honey Dijon vinaigrette, which provides the perfect touch of sweetness and tang. Prepped in just 15 minutes and brimming with healthy ingredients, this vibrant salad is ideal as an appetizer, side dish, or even a light lunch. Perfect for dinner parties, holiday gatherings, or casual weeknight meals, this refreshing Apple Endive Gorgonzola Salad is a sophisticated dish that’s as beautiful to look at as it is to eat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 heads endives
- 1 large Granny Smith apple
- 100 grams Gorgonzola cheese
- 50 grams shelled walnuts
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Gradually drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until emulsified. Set aside.
2. Wash and trim the endives. Slice them lengthwise into thin strips, discarding the core. Place the sliced endive in a large salad bowl.
3. Core and thinly slice the Granny Smith apple. Add the apple slices to the salad bowl with the endives.
4. Crumble the Gorgonzola cheese and sprinkle it over the salad.
5. Roughly chop the walnuts and toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Allow to cool slightly and then add to the salad.
6. Drizzle the prepared honey Dijon vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy your Apple Endive Gorgonzola Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1268 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.9 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.2 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2690 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.9 g | ||
| Protein | 32.4 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 665 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 947 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
