Recipe: Endive Salad with Walnuts and Blue Cheese

Endive is a type of leafy vegetable that is often used in salads. It has a slightly bitter taste that pairs well with sweet or tangy flavors. In this recipe, we’ll be making a simple endive salad with walnuts and blue cheese that’s perfect as a side dish or light lunch.

Ingredients:

• 4 heads of endive
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp. honey
• 1 tbsp. dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Wash and dry the endive heads. Cut off the stem ends and separate the leaves.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, and olive oil to make the dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Place the endive leaves in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the leaves and toss to coat.
4. Add the chopped walnuts and crumbled blue cheese to the bowl. Toss to combine.
5. Serve the salad immediately or store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Tips:

• If you don’t like blue cheese, you can substitute it with feta cheese or goat cheese.
• To make the salad more filling, add some sliced chicken breast or avocado.
• For a sweeter salad, add some dried cranberries or sliced apples.

Nutrition information:

Serving size: 1/4 of the recipe

Calories: 311 Fat: 27g Saturated fat: 6g Cholesterol: 19mg Sodium: 439mg Carbohydrates: 14g Fiber: 7g Sugar: 7g Protein: 9g

Endive is a great source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, folate, and potassium. It’s also low in calories and high in fiber, making it a great addition to any diet. The walnuts in this recipe provide healthy fats and protein, while the blue cheese adds a rich and tangy flavor.

This endive salad with walnuts and blue cheese is easy to make and full of flavor. It’s a great way to add more vegetables to your diet and impress your guests at the same time. Try it out and let us know what you think!