Sugar-Free Crisp Endive Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this Sugar-Free Crisp Endive Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette—a refreshing, crunchy medley that's perfect for healthy eating without sacrificing flavor. Featuring crisp endive, vibrant red leaf lettuce, and indulgently toasted walnuts, this delightful dish highlights fresh, wholesome ingredients. The star of the recipe is the homemade walnut vinaigrette, expertly crafted with garlic, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and olive oil for a bold, tangy finish that perfectly complements the earthy nuttiness of the walnuts. Ready in just 20 minutes, this sugar-free salad is a nutrient-packed option for light lunches, dinner sides, or even elegant entertaining. Bursting with textures and flavors, it's a must-try for anyone looking for a salad that's both health-conscious and irresistibly delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 heads Endive
- 1 head Red Leaf Lettuce
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 0.25 cup Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley
Instructions
Begin by toasting the walnuts: preheat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts and stir frequently for about 3-5 minutes or until they are fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let them cool.
While the walnuts are cooling, prepare the vinaigrette. Finely mince the garlic clove and in a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Continue whisking until the dressing is well-emulsified.
Chop the fresh parsley and add it to the vinaigrette, stirring to combine. Set aside.
Remove any damaged outer leaves from the endive heads and red leaf lettuce, then wash and pat them dry using a kitchen towel or paper towel.
Slice the endive into 1-inch pieces and roughly tear the red leaf lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Coarsely chop the toasted walnuts and add them to the salad bowl with the lettuce and endive.
Drizzle the walnut vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness and crunchiness of the salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1383 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.1 g | 176% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 62.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1536 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 273 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1420 mg | 30% | |
*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.
