Crisp Endive Delight
A refreshing endive salad featuring crisp endive leaves, tart apples, toasted walnuts, and creamy goat cheese tossed in a tangy Dijon vinaigrette, perfect for a healthy starter or light meal.
Equipment
- Chef's Knife
- Cutting Board
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Small Whisk
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 heads Belgian endive washed and trimmed
- 1 large Granny Smith apple cored and thinly sliced
- ½ cup walnuts lightly toasted
- ¼ cup goat cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey optional
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ red onion thinly sliced, optional
Instructions
- Separate the endive leaves in a large bowl after washing and trimming them.
- Core the apple, slice it thinly, and toss with a little lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Add the apple slices, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, and red onion (if using) to the bowl with endive.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until the dressing is emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Top the salad with crumbled goat cheese and serve immediately to maintain crispness.
Notes
For best results, serve immediately after dressing. Adjust the sweetness or acidity of the dressing to taste. Prepare individual components ahead of time if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg
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