Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of flavors and textures with this Blue Cheese, Walnut, and Chicory Salad. A delightful mix of chicory leaves, red onion, and apple, tossed in a tangy dressing and topped with crumbled blue cheese and toasted walnuts.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicory Salad:
- 2 heads chicory (or Belgian endive, trimmed and separated into leaves)
Blue Cheese and Walnut Mix:
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts (roughly chopped)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 apple (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix chicory leaves, red onion, and apple slices. Toss with the dressing.
- Add Cheese and Walnuts: Before serving, gently fold in crumbled blue cheese and toasted walnuts.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately for the best taste!
Notes
- For a heartier option, include grilled chicken or prosciutto.
- Substitute pears for apples to add a sweeter flavor.
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until aromatic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
