Winter Citrus, Escarole, and Endive Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
49%
Winter Citrus, Escarole, and Endive Salad
35 min.
6
138kcal

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As the chill of winter settles in, there's nothing quite like a vibrant, refreshing salad to brighten your day. Our Winter Citrus, Escarole, and Endive Salad is a delightful medley of flavors and textures that not only nourishes the body but lifts the spirit. Combining the crisp bitterness of escarole and endive with the succulent sweetness of blood oranges, navel oranges, and pink grapefruit, this salad is a beautiful representation of seasonal eating at its finest.

Perfectly suited for a variety of occasions, this dish serves as a stunning side for holiday gatherings, a light antipasti offering, or even a delightful starter for a cozy family dinner. With its colorful array of ingredients, including crunchy pistachios and vibrant pomegranate arils, it’s sure to be a feast for the eyes and the palate. Additionally, it's a vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free recipe, making it accessible for nearly everyone at your table.

In just 35 minutes, you can create a salad that's not only delicious but also packed with nutrients and a range of flavors—from tart to sweet. The citrus dressing, infused with a hint of honey and white wine vinegar, perfectly complements the fresh greens and fruit, adding a burst of flavor that dances on your tongue. So, gather your ingredients and treat yourself and your loved ones to this exquisite winter salad that celebrates the beauty and bounty of the season!

Ingredients

  • cups belgian endive thinly sliced ( 2 heads)
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.8 cup orange sections 
  • tablespoon citrus champagne vinegar 
  • cups endive 
  • cup grapefruit 
  • 1.5 teaspoons honey 
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • cup orange sections 
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • tablespoons orange juice 
  • tablespoons pistachios toasted
  • 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds 
  • cup radicchio thinly thinly sliced
  • 0.3 cup shallots minced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Add grapefruit, orange, and blood orange sections; toss gently.
  3. Combine the shallots and next 6 ingredients (through pepper) in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
  4. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Divide salad evenly among 6 plates. Divide the pomegranate arils and toasted pistachios evenly among servings.

Nutrition Facts

Calories138kcal
Protein7.54%
Fat37.66%
Carbs54.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
67.71
Glycemic Load
5.91
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
15.833478201991%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
8.65mg
Delphinidin
0.51mg
Catechin
0.14mg
Epigallocatechin
0.07mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
15.12mg
Naringenin
20.68mg
Luteolin
2.87mg
Kaempferol
5.12mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
2.51mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:138.21kcal
6.91%
Fat:6.25g
9.61%
Saturated Fat:0.85g
5.34%
Carbohydrates:20.46g
6.82%
Net Carbohydrates:14.89g
5.42%
Sugar:12.47g
13.85%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:208.91mg
9.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.82g
5.63%
Vitamin K:137.77µg
131.21%
Vitamin C:49.69mg
60.23%
Vitamin A:1675.52IU
33.51%
Folate:118.4µg
29.6%
Fiber:5.57g
22.28%
Manganese:0.36mg
18.01%
Potassium:492.42mg
14.07%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.92%
Copper:0.19mg
9.54%
Vitamin E:1.33mg
8.89%
Vitamin B5:0.85mg
8.49%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.4%
Calcium:71.45mg
7.15%
Magnesium:27.71mg
6.93%
Phosphorus:63.17mg
6.32%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.65%
Iron:0.93mg
5.17%
Zinc:0.7mg
4.66%
Vitamin B3:0.61mg
3.05%
Selenium:0.91µg
1.3%
Source:My Recipes