Curly Endive Walnut Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and crunchy Curly Endive Walnut Salad, a perfect balance of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. This easy-to-make salad combines the slightly bitter bite of curly endive with the earthy crunch of toasted walnuts, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion slices. The tangy homemade Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar dressing, lightly sweetened with honey, ties all the flavors together beautifully. Optional freshly grated Parmesan cheese adds a touch of indulgence to this refreshing dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is an excellent choice for a quick, healthy side dish or a light, satisfying appetizer. Perfect for weeknight dinners, picnics, or as a sophisticated addition to dinner parties!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head curly endive
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 0.25 small red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Separate the leaves of the curly endive, rinse them thoroughly under cold water, and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts and toast them for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool.
Finely slice the red onion and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the salad bowl with the curly endive.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Gradually drizzle in the olive oil while whisking, until the dressing is emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the curly endive is evenly coated.
Sprinkle the toasted walnuts over the salad and, if desired, top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
919 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.6 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 9 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 923 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.1 g | ||
| Protein | 18.1 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 364 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1642 mg | 35% | |
*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.
