Belgian Endive and Walnut Salad (Insalata Belga e Noci)

From the kitchen of Carly

Crisp Belgian endive meets sweet apple slices and toasted walnuts in this bright Italian-inspired salad. A sharp apple-cider vinaigrette with Dijon mustard ties everything together, delivering a satisfying contrast of textures and flavors that works as a side or light meal.

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Servings
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Difficulty
medium

Ingredients

4 servings

  • 13 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar
  • 11 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 11 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1Freshly ground black pepper
  • 15 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 16 heads Belgian endive, trimmed, cut on the bias into 1-inch-thick slices
  • 12 apples, skin on, cored, sliced into thin half-moons
  • 11/2 cup walnut pieces
  • 1toasted and chopped

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, and salt, and season with black pepper. Whisk in the olive oil in a steady stream to make a smooth, emulsified dressing.

  2. Toss the endive, apples, and walnuts together in a large serving bowl. Drizzle with the dressing, toss well, and serve immediately.