Crisp apples add sweetness to this simple yet elegant Italian salad.
Bitter greens have grown on me over the years. I didn't enjoy them until fairly recently, and now I really enjoy serving them as a salad course for dinner parties.
Take endive, for example. It's pretty bitter on its own, but paired with sweet/tart apples, a quick vinaigrette and crunchy toasted walnuts, it's elevated to something absolutely delicious!
Leave it to Lidia Bastianich to reel me in with this gorgeous, rustic Italian starter. I served it at a dinner party a while back, and it was a big hit all around.
It's the perfect addition to any meal that needs a crunchy component. The dressing was simple and very tasty, too, and would be great on a variety of salads.
The example image of this dish showed red apples, but I kind of liked how this looked with the green Granny Smiths.
This salad held up well in the refrigerator over night and was great for lunch the next day, too!
📖 Recipe
Belgian Endive and Walnut Salad (Insalata Belga e Noci)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, and salt, and season with black pepper. Whisk in the olive oil in a steady stream to make a smooth, emulsified dressing.
- Toss the endive, apples, and walnuts together in a large serving bowl. Drizzle with the dressing, toss well, and serve immediately.
Allie R Taylor says
I see lots of crunchy deliciousness and flavor in this salad Ashley! Looks fabulous!
Rachel says
Sounds delicious! I'd love to start my meal with this salad!