Endive and Escarole Salad with Mustard-Orange Vinaigrette

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Low Fod Map
Health score
61%
Endive and Escarole Salad with Mustard-Orange Vinaigrette
20 min.
8
82kcal

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Discover a refreshing and vibrant dish that is perfect for any occasion: the Endive and Escarole Salad with Mustard-Orange Vinaigrette. This delightful salad brings together the crisp, slightly bitter flavors of Belgian endives and the robust heartiness of escarole, resulting in a perfect balance of textures and tastes. Enhanced by the zesty brightness of navel oranges and a tangy mustard-orange vinaigrette, this salad is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Not only is this salad incredibly flavorful, but it's also a fantastic choice for those seeking healthy eating options. With a health score of 61, it is vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and very healthy, making it an ideal prelude to any meal or a light snack on its own. Each serving contains just 82 calories, so you can indulge without any guilt!

In just 20 minutes, you can prepare a dish that serves eight and leaves everyone wanting more. As a versatile side dish, it's perfect for gatherings, antipasti spreads, or a simple starter. The unique combination of mustard and orange in the vinaigrette adds a sophisticated touch while remaining easy to achieve, and prep can even be done a day in advance for those busy weeknights.

Join the ranks of enthusiastic cooks and impress your family and friends with this simple yet elegant salad that’s bursting with flavor and health benefits!

Ingredients

  •  belgian endive separated halved
  • teaspoons dijon mustard 
  • 12 cups endive 
  •  navel oranges 
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • teaspoons red-wine vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • knife
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Grate 1 teaspoon zest from 1 orange and reserve.
  2. Cut peel, including white pith, from oranges with a sharp knife.
  3. Cut segments free from membranes into a bowl. Squeeze 1 tablespoon juice from membranes into a large bowl and whisk together with reserved zest, vinegar, oil, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper until emulsified.
  4. Add escarole, endive, and orange segments to vinaigrette and gently toss.
  5. •Escarole can be washed and dried 1 day ahead and chilled, layered between paper towels in a sealable bag. •Orange segments can be cut and vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead and chilled separately.
  6. Whisk vinaigrette before using.

Nutrition Facts

Calories82kcal
Protein7.04%
Fat56.46%
Carbs36.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.63
Glycemic Load
0.09
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
13.216956527337%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
7.65mg
Naringenin
2.48mg
Luteolin
0.25mg
Kaempferol
7.58mg
Quercetin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:81.82kcal
4.09%
Fat:5.52g
8.49%
Saturated Fat:0.78g
4.85%
Carbohydrates:8.03g
2.68%
Net Carbohydrates:4.06g
1.48%
Sugar:3.18g
3.53%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:31.33mg
1.36%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.55g
3.1%
Vitamin K:176.43µg
168.03%
Vitamin A:1720.27IU
34.41%
Folate:128.29µg
32.07%
Vitamin C:26.31mg
31.89%
Manganese:0.36mg
17.87%
Fiber:3.97g
15.88%
Potassium:351.93mg
10.06%
Vitamin B5:0.81mg
8.09%
Vitamin E:1.14mg
7.62%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.84%
Calcium:60mg
6%
Copper:0.1mg
5.12%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.83%
Magnesium:18.4mg
4.6%
Zinc:0.67mg
4.48%
Iron:0.79mg
4.37%
Phosphorus:37.39mg
3.74%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.73%
Vitamin B3:0.5mg
2.49%
Source:Epicurious