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Endive Salad with Orange and Walnuts

Published on August 03, 2026
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Endive Salad with Orange and Walnuts
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 7 mins
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Servings

Light, refreshing salad. These are not exactly the first words you might gravitate towards when thinking of a cold-weather dish to cozy up to. However, we’re approaching peak season for endive and oranges and it just so happens that the two go gloriously well together. Plus, you can’t live on soups and stews alone.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup raw walnuts halves
  • 3 medium Belgian endives
  • 1 medium navel orange
  • 1 tablespoon chardonnay or white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
  • Flaky salt, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F. Arrange 1/3 cup raw walnuts halves on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Bake until golden-brown, crisp, and fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, trim an inch off the bottoms of 3 medium Belgian endives. Gently peel back and pop off the leaves, trimming the root as you go. Arrange the leaves on a large serving platter or bowl with the leaves curved side down so they look like little cups.
  3. Finely grate the zest of 1 medium navel orange evenly onto the leaves. Halve the orange juice one half into a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon chardonnay or white vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. While whisking, slowly pour in 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil and whisk until combined. Drizzle evenly over the endive leaves.
  4. Coarsely chop the walnuts and scatter over the salad. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a pinch of flaky salt if desired, or serve the salt on the side for people to add to taste.

Recipe Stats

  • Aug 03, 2026
  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 7 mins
  • Servings: 4 Servings
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