Endive and Arugula Salad with Pickled Onions and Blue Cheese

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Endive and Arugula Salad with Pickled Onions and Blue Cheese
45 min.
24
137kcal

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Discover a delightful way to elevate your dining experience with our Endive and Arugula Salad with Pickled Onions and Blue Cheese. This vibrant salad is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, but it also serves as an exquisite side dish or antipasti that will impress your guests at any gathering.

The refreshing combination of fresh arugula and crisp Belgian endive creates a flavorful foundation, while the tangy pickled onions add a burst of acidity that perfectly balances the rich creaminess of crumbled blue cheese. Topped with sweet dried cranberries, this salad offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, making it a sensory delight.

With only 137 calories per serving, this dish is a guilt-free indulgence that can easily serve a crowd of 24. Whether you're preparing for a festive celebration or simply enjoying a quiet evening at home, this salad is guaranteed to impress. Plus, our simple preparation method allows you to create this culinary masterpiece in just 45 minutes, giving you more time to savor the moment with your loved ones.

Embrace the art of cooking and introduce this delicious Endive and Arugula Salad to your table. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 12 cups arugula fresh
  • cups belgian endive thinly sliced
  • 12 ounces cheese blue crumbled
  • cup cranberries dried
  • 0.8 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • 1.5 cups olive oil 
  • 1.5 pounds onion red thinly sliced
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 1.5 cups water 
  • 1.5 cups vinegar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Place onions in large resealable plastic bag.
  2. Add vinegar, 1 1/2 cups water, sugar and salt. Seal bag; shake until sugar dissolves. Chill onions in marinade at least 1 day and up to 3 days, turning often.
  3. Place cheese in medium bowl.
  4. Pour oil over cheese; let stand at room temperature 2 hours. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
  5. Place endive in very large bowl.
  6. Add lemon juice; toss.
  7. Add arugula, cheese-oil mixture and dried cranberries; toss. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Transfer to platter; top with some drained pickled onions. Pass remaining onions in marinade.

Nutrition Facts

Calories137kcal
Protein11.13%
Fat44.77%
Carbs44.1%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.59
Glycemic Load
5.11
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
4.9547825883264%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.03mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.1mg
Naringenin
0.11mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
1.85mg
Kaempferol
3.67mg
Myricetin
0.13mg
Quercetin
6.8mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:137.01kcal
6.85%
Fat:6.99g
10.75%
Saturated Fat:3.06g
19.12%
Carbohydrates:15.48g
5.16%
Net Carbohydrates:13.62g
4.95%
Sugar:11.58g
12.87%
Cholesterol:10.63mg
3.54%
Sodium:265.84mg
11.56%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.91g
7.82%
Vitamin K:13.36µg
12.73%
Calcium:105.52mg
10.55%
Vitamin C:7.4mg
8.97%
Folate:32.81µg
8.2%
Phosphorus:77.73mg
7.77%
Fiber:1.86g
7.45%
Vitamin A:355.18IU
7.1%
Manganese:0.12mg
6.18%
Potassium:188.7mg
5.39%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.84%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.14%
Vitamin E:0.59mg
3.94%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.88%
Magnesium:14.76mg
3.69%
Zinc:0.53mg
3.55%
Selenium:2.44µg
3.49%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.88%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.84%
Copper:0.05mg
2.39%
Iron:0.37mg
2.06%
Vitamin B3:0.29mg
1.45%
Source:Epicurious