Soy-Free Crisp Endive Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this Soy-Free Crisp Endive Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette—a light, refreshing dish bursting with crisp textures and bold, nutty flavors. Featuring Belgian endive and Granny Smith apple slices dressed in a tangy, homemade walnut vinaigrette, this recipe combines the perfect balance of sweet honey, zesty mustard, and rich olive oil. Toasted walnuts add a delightful crunch, while fresh chives lend an herbaceous note that ties everything together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is a stunning choice for any occasion, whether as a vibrant starter or a healthy side dish. Perfect for soy-free diners, this quick and elegant recipe is sure to please your guests with its simplicity and sophisticated flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 heads Belgian endive
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives
Instructions
Begin by washing the Belgian endive under cold water. Dry them using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Cut the ends off the endive heads and separate the leaves. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Core the Granny Smith apple and slice it thinly. Add the sliced apple to the bowl with the endive.
Sprinkle the sliced apple with lemon juice to prevent browning and toss gently to coat.
In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the chopped walnuts for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them. Remove from heat and set aside.
To prepare the walnut vinaigrette, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
Pour the walnut vinaigrette over the endive and apple mixture. Toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Top the salad with the toasted walnuts and freshly chopped chives.
Serve immediately as a refreshing starter or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1071 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.2 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.7 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1387 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.5 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.7 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.7 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1138 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.
