Red Endive and Watercress Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
33%
Red Endive and Watercress Salad
1500 min.
6
101kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Red Endive and Watercress Salad! This vibrant side dish is perfect for those seeking not only a refreshing meal but also a healthy option that caters to a variety of dietary preferences. Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free, this salad offers a colorful arrangement of textures and flavors that anyone can enjoy.

The star of this dish, Belgian endive, brings a crisp bite that pairs beautifully with the slightly peppery watercress and the slight bitterness of red endive or radicchio. The combination creates a balanced harmony of textures and tastes that tantalizes the palate. Tossed in a homemade vinaigrette featuring malt vinegar, Dijon mustard, and fresh thyme, this salad becomes a standout addition to any table, whether served as a light starter, an elegant antipasti, or a refreshing snack.

Best of all, it can be prepped ahead of time, allowing the vinaigrette to develop more depth in flavor while making mealtime hassle-free. With just 101 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free in this healthy dish, topping it off with a delightful 77.65% healthy fats from extra-virgin olive oil. Gather your friends and family, and let this exquisite salad become the centerpiece of your next gathering!

Ingredients

  • lb belgian endives (4 large)
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black
  • tablespoon cider vinegar 
  • teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • 0.5 teaspoon thyme leaves fresh finely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra-virgin
  • oz radicchio di treviso red
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • ounces watercress sprigs loosely packed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Whisk together vinegar, mustard, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large salad bowl until combined, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Cover vinaigrette and let stand 1 hour.
  2. Add salad greens to vinaigrette and toss to coat.
  3. · Greens can be washed, dried, and cut 4 hours ahead and chilled in a sealed plastic bag.

Nutrition Facts

Calories101kcal
Protein5.11%
Fat77.65%
Carbs17.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.17
Glycemic Load
0.06
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
8.8099998391193%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
36mg
Delphinidin
2.18mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
10.86mg
Kaempferol
2.18mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
11.77mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:101.46kcal
5.07%
Fat:9.19g
14.14%
Saturated Fat:1.28g
8.02%
Carbohydrates:4.59g
1.53%
Net Carbohydrates:1.87g
0.68%
Sugar:0.21g
0.24%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:118.03mg
5.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.36g
2.72%
Vitamin K:101.42µg
96.59%
Vitamin E:2.03mg
13.56%
Folate:45.98µg
11.49%
Fiber:2.72g
10.87%
Vitamin C:8.76mg
10.61%
Potassium:281.57mg
8.04%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.9%
Copper:0.15mg
7.26%
Vitamin A:339.87IU
6.8%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.12%
Phosphorus:38.2mg
3.82%
Magnesium:14.13mg
3.53%
Calcium:33.03mg
3.3%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.15%
Iron:0.47mg
2.59%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.43%
Vitamin B5:0.22mg
2.2%
Zinc:0.32mg
2.12%
Selenium:0.8µg
1.14%
Vitamin B3:0.22mg
1.11%
Source:Epicurious