Endive Salad with Nuts

Brighten up your table with this elegant Endive Salad with Nuts, a crisp and flavorful dish that’s perfect as a light starter or a refreshing side. Featuring tender Belgian endive leaves as the base, this salad is elevated with the natural crunch of toasted mixed nuts, the tart sweetness of matchstick-sliced Granny Smith apple, and the creamy tang of crumbled goat cheese. Fresh parsley adds a burst of herbal freshness, while a homemade lemon and Dijon mustard dressing ties everything together with a zesty, slightly sweet finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this vibrant and nutritious salad is sure to impress with its balance of textures and flavors. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe is as easy to prepare as it is delightful to eat.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 heads Belgian endives
• 0.5 cups Mixed nuts (e.g., walnuts, almonds, pecans)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 medium Granny Smith apple
• 0.25 cups Crumbled goat cheese
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the mixed nuts to the skillet and toast them for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from the heat and let them cool.

Step 2

Separate the leaves of the Belgian endives and rinse them thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.

Step 3

Chop the parsley finely and set aside.

Step 4

Core the Granny Smith apple and slice it thinly into matchsticks. If desired, toss the apple slices in a bit of lemon juice to prevent browning.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Arrange the endive leaves on a serving platter or individual plates.

Step 7

Scatter the apple matchsticks, toasted nuts, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped parsley evenly over the endive leaves.

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing generously over the salad just before serving.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your crisp, flavorful Endive Salad with Nuts.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	639.5 grams (639.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1043

Total Fat 87.50g	112%
Saturated Fat 17.70g	89%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 34mg	11%
Sodium 989mg	43%
Total Carbohydrate 54.00g	20%
Dietary Fiber 17.50g	63%
Total Sugars 29.10g
Protein 23.90g	48%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 214mg	16%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 1242mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.6%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 19.7%