Endive Lettuce with Walnut Gorgonzola Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this luxurious Endive Lettuce with Walnut Gorgonzola Dressing recipe, a perfect balance of crisp, delicate endive leaves and a rich, tangy dressing. The creamy Gorgonzola cheese is blended with a hint of honey, lemon juice, and garlic for a flavor-packed dressing, while toasted walnuts provide a delightful crunch. This no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a sophisticated appetizer or light meal. Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and topped with golden walnut pieces, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for dinner parties or holiday tables, this elegant salad pairs beautifully with a glass of white wine and will impress guests with its gourmet flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 heads endive lettuce
- 100 grams Gorgonzola cheese
- 50 grams walnuts
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the endive lettuce heads. Carefully separate the leaves and set them aside on a serving plate.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and slightly golden. Remove from the skillet and let them cool.
In a small bowl, mash the Gorgonzola cheese with a fork until creamy. Set aside a few crumbles for garnish if desired.
Finely mince the garlic clove and add it to the Gorgonzola cheese.
Whisk in the heavy cream, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
Drizzle the Gorgonzola dressing generously over the prepared endive leaves.
Scatter the toasted walnuts over the top, along with the reserved Gorgonzola crumbles if set aside earlier.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1394 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.6 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.0 g | 175% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 4094 mg | 178% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.0 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 61.4 g | 219% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.0 g | ||
| Protein | 51.0 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1532 mg | 118% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 7250 mg | 154% | |
*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.
