Sergios Belgian Endive Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with bold flavors, Sergio's Belgian Endive Salad is a gourmet take on simple ingredients. Featuring the slight bitterness of Belgian endives, the crisp sweetness of julienned Granny Smith apple, and the creamy richness of crumbled Roquefort cheese, this salad delivers a perfect harmony of taste and texture. Toasted walnuts add a delightfully nutty crunch, while a tangy vinaigrette made with Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon juice ties everything together. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this elegant salad is ideal as a starter or a light, healthy meal. It's a sophisticated dish that pairs beautifully with a variety of entrees, making it perfect for entertaining or transforming any meal into a special occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 heads Belgian endives
- 1 whole Granny Smith apple
- 75 grams Roquefort cheese
- 50 grams Walnuts
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the Belgian endives thoroughly under cold water. Remove any damaged outer leaves and cut off the root ends. Slice the endives lengthwise into quarters and then chop them crosswise into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.
Wash and core the Granny Smith apple, then julienne or thinly slice it into matchsticks. Toss the apple slices with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning, and add them to the bowl with the endives.
Roughly chop the walnuts and toast them in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant. Set aside to cool, then sprinkle them into the salad bowl.
Crumble the Roquefort cheese into small pieces and add to the salad bowl for bursts of creamy flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. This will serve as the tangy vinaigrette for the salad.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional crumbled Roquefort or a few extra toasted walnuts if desired, and enjoy the delicate balance of flavors and textures!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1148 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.0 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.8 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 56 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 2218 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.4 g | ||
| Protein | 26.6 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 510 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1239 mg | 26% | |
*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.
