Escarole Salad with Horseradish and Capers

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
41%
Escarole Salad with Horseradish and Capers
45 min.
4
99kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your salad game with a unique and delightful twist, our Escarole Salad with Horseradish and Capers is just what you need! This vibrant dish brings together the crispy, slightly bitter notes of fresh escarole with the sharp, tangy zing of horseradish, creating a refreshing balance that's perfect for any occasion. Ideal for vegetarians and gluten-free eaters alike, this salad serves not only as a delightful side dish but also works beautifully as an antipasti starter or a light snack.

With just 45 minutes of preparation, you can create a wholesome salad that bursts with flavor while remaining low in calories—each serving contains only 99 kcal! The addition of rinsed capers adds a briny touch that complements the creamy crème fraîche dressing perfectly, while the thinly sliced red onion contributes a mild sweetness after soaking in ice water. Drizzled with a hint of extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice, every bite of this salad offers a delightful explosion of taste and texture.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a nutritious and exciting dish to accompany your meal, this Escarole Salad with Horseradish and Capers will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Try it out and bring a burst of flavor to your table!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons capers rinsed
  • tablespoons crème fraîche 
  • cups endive (from 2 heads)
  • 0.3 cup horseradish shaved peeled
  • servings pepper freshly ground
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.3 small onion red thinly sliced
  • tablespoon red wine vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Soak onion in a small bowl of ice waterat least 30 minutes.
  2. Drain and pat dry.
  3. Whisk crème fraîche, oil, lemon juice,and vinegar in a large bowl.
  4. Add escarole,capers, and drained onion; seasonwith salt and pepper and toss to coat.
  5. Top salad with horseradish and seasonwith more pepper.
  6. DO AHEAD: Onion can be soaked 2 hoursahead.
  7. Drain just before using.

Nutrition Facts

Calories99kcal
Protein5.56%
Fat72.83%
Carbs21.61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.75
Glycemic Load
0.66
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
11.953913012924%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.34mg
Kaempferol
12.87mg
Quercetin
8.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:99.17kcal
4.96%
Fat:8.47g
13.03%
Saturated Fat:1.64g
10.23%
Carbohydrates:5.66g
1.89%
Net Carbohydrates:2.55g
0.93%
Sugar:1.99g
2.22%
Cholesterol:3.54mg
1.18%
Sodium:192.89mg
8.39%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.46g
2.91%
Vitamin K:178.92µg
170.4%
Vitamin A:1669.36IU
33.39%
Folate:118.4µg
29.6%
Manganese:0.36mg
18.07%
Vitamin C:10.81mg
13.11%
Fiber:3.1g
12.41%
Vitamin E:1.41mg
9.37%
Potassium:298.26mg
8.52%
Vitamin B5:0.73mg
7.25%
Calcium:57.6mg
5.76%
Copper:0.1mg
5.2%
Zinc:0.77mg
5.1%
Iron:0.84mg
4.67%
Magnesium:18.45mg
4.61%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.59%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.49%
Phosphorus:33.36mg
3.34%
Vitamin B3:0.4mg
2.01%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.98%
Selenium:0.88µg
1.26%
Source:Epicurious