Heart-Healthy Crisp Endive Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this Heart-Healthy Crisp Endive Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette, a vibrant and nutritious dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring the delicate crunch of fresh endives, jeweled bursts of pomegranate seeds, and the nutty richness of toasted walnuts, this salad offers a symphony of textures and flavors. The homemade walnut vinaigrette, a tangy blend of extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and hints of honey, ties the dish together with an irresistible balance of sweetness and acidity. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with antioxidants, omega-3s, and heart-healthy ingredients, this salad is ideal for light lunches, dinner parties, or as a fresh side dish. It's a beautiful, nourishing choice that's as enticing as it is good for you!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole endives
- 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Endives - Remove any discolored outer leaves from the endives and trim the bases. Slice each endive in half lengthwise and then slice crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Place the sliced endives in a large salad bowl.
Step 2: Toast the Walnuts - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the walnuts out on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant and slightly browned. Let them cool, then roughly chop.
Step 3: Make the Walnut Vinaigrette - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Step 4: Assemble the Salad - Add the toasted walnuts and pomegranate seeds to the bowl with the endives.
Step 5: Dress the Salad - Pour the walnut vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 6: Serve - Divide the salad among serving plates and enjoy a heart-healthy meal packed with flavors and nutrients.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1018 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.6 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1345 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.6 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 13.2 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1131 mg | 24% | |
*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.
