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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Elevate your dining experience with this vibrant Endive and Arugula Salad, a delightful blend of flavors and textures that is sure to impress your guests. Perfectly suited for any occasion, whether as a side dish, antipasti, or a refreshing starter, this salad is a celebration of fresh ingredients and culinary creativity.

The peppery notes of arugula harmonize beautifully with the crisp, slightly bitter Belgian endive, creating a refreshing base that is both nutritious and satisfying. The addition of crumbled blue cheese adds a rich, creamy element that perfectly balances the salad's flavors, while the sweet-tart dried cranberries provide a delightful contrast that will keep your taste buds dancing.

One of the standout features of this recipe is the homemade pickled onions, which infuse the salad with a tangy zing that elevates every bite. With a simple marinade of vinegar, sugar, and salt, these onions can be prepared in advance, allowing their flavors to develop over time. The result is a salad that not only looks stunning on the plate but also offers a complex flavor profile that is both refreshing and indulgent.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a delicious and healthy addition to your meal, this Endive and Arugula Salad with Pickled Onions and Blue Cheese is a must-try. Ready in just 45 minutes and suitable for vegetarians and gluten-free diets, it's a versatile dish that everyone will love!

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