Endive and Pear Salad

26 Reviews
88% would make this recipe again

The slightly bitter taste of endive and radicchio makes a nice contrast with the sweetness of the pear.

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Ingredients

??? Belgian endive (Witloof), julienned ???
??? radicchio (red chicory), julienned ???
??? pears, julienned ???
??? lemon juice, freshly squeezed ???
??? extra virgin olive oil ???
??? almonds [optional] ???
??? salt [optional] ???
??? ground pepper to taste [optional] ???

Method

  1. Prepare the Belgian endive and radicchio. Julienne and place in a salad bowl.
  2. Peel the pear(s), cut lengthwise pieces, discard the core and julienne the pieces. Add to the bowl, sprinkle with the lemon juice and oil, add pepper and salt, then mix delicately. Add the almonds (*) and serve.

Observations

(*) Blanched almonds will be more attractive. To blanch, put them in boiling water 3-4 min, drain, and peel.

Nutrition Facts Table

per 1 serving (200 g)

Amount

% Daily Value

Calories

190

Fat

15 g

23 %

Saturated 2 g
+ Trans 0 g

10 %

Cholesterol

0 mg

Sodium

20 mg

1 %

Carbohydrate

16 g

5 %

Fibre

4 g

15 %

Sugars

7 g

Net Carbs

12 g

Protein

2 g

Vitamin A

51 %

Vitamin C

22 %

Calcium

2 %

Iron

5 %
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Claims

This recipe is :
Free  :
Added Sugar
Excellent source of  :
Folacin, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Good source of  :
Copper, Potassium
Source of  :
Fibre, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin C, Zinc
Low  :
Sodium
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DIABETES Exchange

1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to :
Food Group Exchanges
Fruits ½
Vegetables ½
Fats 3
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26 Reviews (25 with rating only) 88% would make this recipe again

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Anonyme
october 20, 2021 | I would make this recipe again

Delicious! I added my own twist to this by using the classic vinaigrette with honey in it. The little taste of honey gave this an extra little sweetness to marry with the bitter notes of the endives and radicchio...:)

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