Pickled Beet and Endive Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
7%
Pickled Beet and Endive Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
45 min.
8
288kcal

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Discover the vibrant flavors of our Pickled Beet and Endive Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts, a delightful dish that's perfect for any occasion! This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe shines as a refreshing side dish, antipasti, or starter, making it an ideal choice for gatherings and celebrations. With its stunning colors and varied textures, this salad not only pleases the palate but also makes a beautiful presentation.

Picture bite-sized pieces of earthy, pickled beets complementing the crispness of Belgian endive leaves, while creamy goat cheese adds a luxurious tang. The toasted walnuts offer a satisfying crunch, harmonizing perfectly with the sweet notes of sliced pear. Drizzled with a homemade vinaigrette made from sherry wine vinegar, canola oil, and extra-virgin olive oil, every bite is a burst of flavor that will leave your guests asking for more.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe serves eight, making it a convenient choice for family dinners or festive events. With only 288 calories per serving, you can indulge in this salad without any guilt. Embrace the art of cooking with this colorful, healthful dish that embodies the essence of culinary creativity!

Ingredients

  •  beets 
  • 30 small belgian endive 
  • 0.5 cup canola oil 
  • cup goat cheese crumbled soft
  • cups pepperoncini pepper juice 
  • 0.5 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  •  pears cored peeled thinly sliced
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  •  shallots minced
  • 0.3 cup sherry vinegar 
  • 0.8 cup walnuts toasted coarsely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Place the shallots and sherry wine vinegar in a small bowl and slowly whisk in the canola and olive oils. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  2. To prepare the beets: Peel the beets and place in a small saucepan with salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender.
  3. Drain the beets and cool slightly. Julienne the beets and place them in a medium bowl with the pickling juice for 2 hours.
  4. Drain, discarding the pickling juice. Toss with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  5. To prepare the salad: In a large bowl, toss the endive, pear, goat cheese, and walnuts with the remaining vinaigrette and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Arrange the salad in the center of a large platter and top with the beets. Top with freshly ground black pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

Calories288kcal
Protein12.49%
Fat56.56%
Carbs30.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.94
Glycemic Load
5.42
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
12.852173893348%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.77mg
Catechin
0.84mg
Epigallocatechin
0.13mg
Epicatechin
3.76mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Isorhamnetin
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.59mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:287.87kcal
14.39%
Fat:19g
29.23%
Saturated Fat:5.46g
34.14%
Carbohydrates:23.4g
7.8%
Net Carbohydrates:14.7g
5.35%
Sugar:11g
12.22%
Cholesterol:13.05mg
4.35%
Sodium:136.55mg
5.94%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.44g
18.88%
Manganese:0.79mg
39.29%
Fiber:8.7g
34.78%
Folate:123.85µg
30.96%
Copper:0.54mg
26.86%
Potassium:679.16mg
19.4%
Phosphorus:184.41mg
18.44%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.85%
Magnesium:54.7mg
13.68%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
13.13%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.2%
Vitamin C:9.03mg
10.94%
Calcium:102.34mg
10.23%
Iron:1.8mg
10.02%
Vitamin A:369.95IU
7.4%
Zinc:1.08mg
7.18%
Vitamin E:1.05mg
7.03%
Vitamin B5:0.64mg
6.43%
Vitamin K:5.66µg
5.39%
Vitamin B3:0.75mg
3.77%
Selenium:2.07µg
2.96%
Source:Epicurious