Endive and radicchio are both bitter greens that make for a very refreshing salad. It’s nice sometimes to have a salad that is different from the traditional mixed green salad. Combined with the sweet apple and salty cheese, this makes a tasty salad starter that is elegant enough for any dinner party.
Course:
Side Dishes, Salads
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Vegetarian, Lunch
Servings: 6
Calories: 208 kcal
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6
heads of endive
white and red if possible, thinly sliced on a bias
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½
head of radicchio
thinly sliced
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3
apples
thinly sliced
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½
cup
walnuts
toasted and coarsely chopped
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¼
cup
fresh parsley
chopped
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1
tablespoon
white wine vinegar
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½
teaspoon
Dijon mustard
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¼
teaspoon
salt
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freshly ground black pepper
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3
tablespoons
olive oil
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1
ounce
Parmesan cheese
peeled into shards with a vegetable peeler
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Slice the endive and the radicchio into thin shreds. If you have a mandolin or manual slicer, this would be good tool to use. If not, use a chef’s knife and practice your knife skills! Place the shredded endive and radicchio into a bowl.
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Leave the peel on the apple and slice off the four sides of the apple around the core. Discard the core, and slice the apple into thin slices. Add the apple slices to the bowl with the endive and radicchio.
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Toast the walnuts in a 350º F oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Coarsely chop the walnuts and add them to the bowl, along with the fresh parsley.
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In a separate small bowl, whisk the vinegar and mustard together and add the salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss. Finish the salad by topping it with peelings of Parmesan cheese and another grind or two of black pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Endive, Radicchio and Apple Salad with Walnuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208
Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 3mg1%
Sodium 186mg8%
Potassium 337mg10%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 310IU6%
Vitamin C 10.9mg13%
Calcium 89mg9%
Iron 0.9mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.