Gluten-Free Crisp Endive Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this Gluten-Free Crisp Endive Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette, a refreshing blend of vibrant flavors and textures that's perfect for any occasion. Crisp, slightly bitter endive pairs beautifully with the sweetness of fresh apple slices, the rich crunch of toasted walnuts, and the creamy tang of crumbled blue cheese. Tossed with a homemade walnut vinaigrette infused with Dijon mustard, honey, and apple cider vinegar, every bite bursts with nutty, sweet, and tangy goodness. This elegant salad is quick to prepare, gluten-free, and loaded with wholesome ingredients, making it a crowd-pleasing choice for light lunches, sides, or even holiday gatherings. Serve immediately and wow your guests with its sophisticated yet approachable flavor profile!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 heads Endive
- 1 large Apple
- 0.5 cup Walnut halves
- 0.25 cup crumbled Blue cheese
- 0.25 cup chopped Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Walnut oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the endives by removing any damaged outer leaves and cutting off the root end. Separate the leaves and give them a good wash under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels and then cut them into 1-inch pieces.
2. Core and thinly slice the apple into matchstick-sized pieces.
3. Toast the walnut halves in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are fragrant. Allow them to cool, then roughly chop.
4. In a large salad bowl, combine the endive pieces, apple slices, toasted walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, and chopped parsley.
5. For the walnut vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, walnut oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
6. Pour the walnut vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together until well coated with the dressing.
7. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
8. Serve immediately as a refreshing gluten-free salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1388 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.6 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.0 g | 105% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 1708 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.6 g | ||
| Protein | 16.8 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 265 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 776 mg | 16% | |
*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.
