Endive Salad with Toasted Nuts
Brighten up your table with this crisp and elegant Endive Salad with Toasted Nuts. Featuring tender, slightly bitter endive leaves paired with golden, aromatic mixed nuts—like walnuts, almonds, or pecans—this recipe delivers a satisfying crunch and delightful contrast of flavors. The zesty homemade dressing, made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, ties everything together in a perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy yet sophisticated salad is ideal as a refreshing side dish or a light appetizer at any gathering. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, nutty goodness in every bite. Perfect for those seeking a simple yet flavorful way to elevate their salads!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 heads Endive
- 0.5 cups Mixed nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoons Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the endive heads under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Trim the bases and carefully separate the leaves. Set the leaves aside.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the mixed nuts until they are golden brown and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Once toasted, transfer the nuts to a plate to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste, if needed.
On a large serving platter, arrange the endive leaves in a single layer or slightly overlapping. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the leaves.
Scatter the toasted nuts over the dressed endive leaves. For an optional garnish, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the salad.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, flavorful salad as a side dish or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
234 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.9 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 303 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 117 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1026 mg | 22% | |
*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.
