Radicchio and Endive Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette

Eleanor Craig

A delightful medley of bitter and rich flavors, this Radicchio and Endive Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette offers a nod to traditional Italian antipasti while infusing modern sensibilities through a nutty, wholesome dressing. Perfect as a refreshing starter or a sophisticated side, its vibrant colors and textures create a captivating dish that pleases both the eye and the palate.

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Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Course Salad

Cuisine Italian

Servings bowls

Calories 328 kcal

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

1 head organic radicchio cored and thinly sliced
2 heads Belgian endive trimmed and sliced
½ cup walnut pieces toasted
¼ cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese or other blue cheese
¼ cup fresh parsley chopped

Walnut Vinaigrette

¼ cup walnut oil
2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic minced
1 pinch Salt to taste
1 pinch ground black pepper freshly cracked

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together the radicchio, Belgian endive, and toasted walnut pieces, taking care to maintain the integrity of the sliced leaves for a beautiful visual impact.
In a smaller bowl, whisk together the walnut oil, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until emulsified. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste, adjusting the acidity and saltiness to your preference.
Pour the walnut vinaigrette over the salad mixture and gently fold until evenly dressed. Be mindful to not bruise the leaves as you incorporate the vinaigrette.
Arrange the salad on individual plates, sprinkling each with crumbled gorgonzola cheese and a scattering of fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness.

Notes

For added crunch, consider adding homemade croutons. For a vegan alternative, omit the cheese or substitute with a nut-based vegan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 5gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 124mgPotassium: 379mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 1mg

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