Endive, Pear, and Blue Cheese Salad

Health score
57%
Endive, Pear, and Blue Cheese Salad
45 min.
4
240kcal

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Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors and textures with our Endive, Pear, and Blue Cheese Salad. This vibrant dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of seasonal ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds. The crisp, slightly bitter endive serves as the perfect base, providing a refreshing crunch that pairs beautifully with the sweet, juicy slices of ripe pears. Each bite is elevated by the rich, tangy notes of crumbled blue cheese, creating a harmonious balance that is both sophisticated and satisfying.

What makes this salad truly special is the addition of toasted walnuts and rye bread cubes, which add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor. The aromatic touch of fresh rosemary and garlic infuses the dish with warmth, while a zesty dressing made from low-fat buttermilk and lemon juice ties everything together beautifully. Whether you're looking for a light side dish, an elegant starter, or a healthy snack, this salad is versatile enough to fit any occasion.

With a health score of 57 and only 240 calories per serving, you can enjoy this delicious salad guilt-free. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive addition to your next gathering. Treat yourself and your guests to this exquisite blend of flavors that celebrates the best of what nature has to offer!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • ounces cheese blue divided crumbled
  • 1.3 pounds endive trimmed
  • teaspoons rosemary fresh chopped
  • small garlic clove chopped
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh divided
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk 1% low-fat ()
  • teaspoon olive oil 
  •  firm-ripe pears such as bosc, anjou, or bartlett assorted
  • ounce cocktail rye bread cubed
  • 0.3 cup walnuts halved
  • 0.5 teaspoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. On a small baking sheet, combine walnuts, bread cubes, rosemary, garlic, and olive oil; toss well. Toast until fragrant (5-6 minutes); let cool.
  3. Halve, core, and slice pears. In a small bowl, combine pear slices and 1 teaspoon lemon juice; toss well.
  4. In another small bowl, combine remaining 2 teaspoons lemon juice, buttermilk, Worcestershire, pepper, and half of blue cheese.
  5. Arrange endive on plate or platter with pears.
  6. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and walnut mixture; drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories240kcal
Protein12.5%
Fat37.94%
Carbs49.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
60.77
Glycemic Load
7.95
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
23.060434723678%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.95mg
Catechin
0.36mg
Epigallocatechin
0.79mg
Epicatechin
5.02mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.23mg
Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
0.4mg
Kaempferol
14.32mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:240.15kcal
12.01%
Fat:10.88g
16.74%
Saturated Fat:3.58g
22.39%
Carbohydrates:31.98g
10.66%
Net Carbohydrates:22.48g
8.17%
Sugar:15.52g
17.24%
Cholesterol:11.83mg
3.94%
Sodium:292.79mg
12.73%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.07g
16.14%
Vitamin K:334.79µg
318.85%
Vitamin A:3232.29IU
64.65%
Folate:233.1µg
58.28%
Manganese:1mg
49.94%
Fiber:9.5g
38%
Potassium:740.42mg
21.15%
Calcium:210.81mg
21.08%
Vitamin C:17.17mg
20.81%
Copper:0.39mg
19.72%
Vitamin B5:1.75mg
17.53%
Phosphorus:173.55mg
17.36%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.4%
Zinc:2.08mg
13.85%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.5%
Magnesium:52.33mg
13.08%
Iron:1.97mg
10.92%
Selenium:5.74µg
8.2%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.85%
Vitamin E:1.06mg
7.07%
Vitamin B3:1.31mg
6.55%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
3.98%
Source:My Recipes