
Crisp endive with apples, walnuts, and Dijon vinaigrette
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
0 min
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Moderate
$$
Crisp endive with apples, walnuts, and Dijon vinaigrette
A crisp French-style salad with endive, apples, walnuts, and a Dijon vinaigrette that feels especially good next to richer mains.
15m
Prep Time
0m
Cook Time
15m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Moderate $$
Cost
(Updated )
Endive salads work when they balance bitterness with sweetness and fat. Apple and walnut do exactly that here without burying the endive’s character.
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Shop chef knife options for this recipeWhisk together the Dijon, acid, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Combine the endive, apples, and walnuts in a bowl.
Toss lightly with the dressing.
Serve immediately.
Serve alongside a fresh baguette and salted butter
Pair with a crisp green salad with Dijon vinaigrette
Serve as a light main course or alongside grilled protein
Best enjoyed fresh -- prepare the dressing separately if making ahead
A little blue cheese or goat cheese is nice if you want more richness.
Do not overdress the endive or it loses some of its clean snap.
Refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
No reheating needed.
Per serving (1 serving) · 4 servings
A light, low-calorie option · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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