Dairy-Free Crisp Endive Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this Dairy-Free Crisp Endive Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette, a refreshing and elegant dish that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring crunchy endive, toasted walnuts, and a tangy, maple-sweetened vinaigrette made with apple cider vinegar and Dijon mustard, this recipe is a wholesome medley of flavors and textures. Accented by finely chopped red onion and fresh parsley, this salad is naturally dairy-free and comes together in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or a quick yet sophisticated appetizer. Whether served immediately or chilled to meld the vibrant flavors, this recipe is sure to impress with its balance of nutty richness and crisp freshness. Perfect for health-conscious eaters looking for a gluten-free, plant-based twist on a classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 heads endive
- 0.5 cups walnuts
- 0.25 cups extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
Instructions
Begin by trimming the base of each endive head and removing any wilted outer leaves.
Slice each endive head lengthwise into quarters and then cut crosswise into bite-sized pieces.
Place the endive slices into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts gently for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until they are fragrant and slightly golden, then set aside to cool.
Once cooled, roughly chop the toasted walnuts and add them to the endive in the mixing bowl.
Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup in a small bowl.
Season the vinaigrette with salt and black pepper to taste.
Add the finely minced red onion and chopped fresh parsley to the endive and walnuts.
Drizzle the walnut vinaigrette over the salad, tossing gently to ensure even coating.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
980 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.9 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1328 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.1 g | ||
| Protein | 10.6 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 602 mg | 13% | |
*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.
