Endive Appetizer With Blue Cheese, Dried Cranberries and Walnuts

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Endive Appetizer With Blue Cheese, Dried Cranberries and Walnuts
20 min.
8
183kcal
100%sweetness
35.78%saltiness
50.33%sourness
39.29%bitterness
20.78%savoriness
38.34%fattiness
0%spiciness

Suggestions

This elegant and easy-to-make Endive Appetizer with Blue Cheese, Dried Cranberries, and Walnuts is the perfect dish to impress your guests at your next gathering. With its combination of sweet, savory, and crunchy elements, this recipe is a delightful twist on the classic combination of apples and cheese.

The crisp and slightly bitter endive leaves provide the perfect vessel for the creamy blue cheese, sweet-tart dried cranberries, and crunchy toasted walnuts. Meanwhile, the apple slices on the side add a refreshing touch and a beautiful presentation. This appetizer is not only delicious but also offers a good balance of nutrients, with a decent amount of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates.

Perfect as a starter, antipasti, or snack, this Endive Appetizer is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. It's a wonderful option for those following a vegetarian or gluten-free diet, and it's simple enough to whip up in just 20 minutes. So, whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking for a tasty treat to enjoy with friends, this recipe is sure to be a winner!

Ingredients

  • large apples cored sliced
  • tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette light
  •  belgian endive 
  • 0.8 cup cheese blue crumbled
  • cup cranberries dried
  • 0.5 cup walnut pieces toasted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for two minutes until fragrant. Set aside and cool.Arrange apple slices on one platter, and endive leaves on other platter.In a medium bowl combine cooled walnuts, dried cranberries and blue cheese.Top endive leaves with 1 tablespoon cheese mix and a drop or two of balsamic dressing.Put remaining cheese, nuts and blue cheese in a bowl to serve with apple slices.

Nutrition Facts

Calories183kcal
Protein8.32%
Fat46.4%
Carbs45.28%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.88
Glycemic Load
2.22
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.6021739130435%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.16mg
Delphinidin
0.02mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.72mg
Epigallocatechin
0.14mg
Epicatechin
4.2mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.11mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.36mg
Quercetin
2.92mg

Taste

Sweetness:
100%
Saltiness:
35.78%
Sourness:
50.33%
Bitterness:
39.29%
Savoriness:
20.78%
Fattiness:
38.34%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:183.03kcal
9.15%
Fat:10.04g
15.45%
Saturated Fat:2.97g
18.56%
Carbohydrates:22.05g
7.35%
Net Carbohydrates:19.22g
6.99%
Sugar:17.18g
19.09%
Cholesterol:9.49mg
3.16%
Sodium:180.89mg
7.86%
Protein:4.05g
8.1%
Manganese:0.32mg
15.85%
Fiber:2.84g
11.35%
Phosphorus:83.35mg
8.33%
Calcium:80.33mg
8.03%
Copper:0.15mg
7.47%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.7%
Magnesium:18.52mg
4.63%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.58%
Potassium:145.7mg
4.16%
Zinc:0.61mg
4.07%
Folate:15.85µg
3.96%
Vitamin C:2.88mg
3.49%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.37%
Vitamin E:0.5mg
3.34%
Selenium:2.3µg
3.28%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.94%
Vitamin K:2.88µg
2.74%
Vitamin A:130.06IU
2.6%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.57%
Iron:0.39mg
2.19%
Vitamin B3:0.36mg
1.78%
Source:Foodista