Chicory Salad with Radishes and Apples
This crunchy winter salad proves that fresh, colourful cooking is easy even in the colder months. Chicory, radishes and crisp Elstar apples meet a tangy cider vinegar dressing with honey and mustard. The result is a light, aromatic salad that comes together in just a few minutes. Chicory also brings along vitamins B1, B2 and C, plus carotene, phosphorus, potassium and calcium.
Ingredients
- 1 head of chicory, known as endive or Belgian endive in the US
- 1 bunch radishes
- 2 apples, such as Elstar or another firm, tart-sweet variety
- 1 red onion
- 30 g rocket, arugula in the US
- cress
- 3 tbsp cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp mustard
- 2 pinches salt
- pepper, freshly ground
- 5 tbsp olive oil, good quality
The ingredient amounts above scale with your choice. The value per serving stays the same, while the total in the pot grows with the number of servings.
All nutrition values side by side
| Nutrient | per serving (estimate) | Total for 2 Servings |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 260 kcal | 520 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 24 g | 48 g |
| Protein | 3 g | 6 g |
| Fat | 16 g | 32 g |
| Fibre | 5 g | 10 g |
| of which sugar | 18 g | 36 g |
How this is calculated
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Total = value per serving × target servings. The value per serving is unchanged, because ingredient amount and serving count change by the same factor.
Sources
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (FIC), Art. 32 and 33: nutrition values per 100 g or 100 ml, additionally allowed per portion.
- European Commission, Guidance document for competent authorities for the control of compliance with EU food law, setting of tolerances for nutrient values declared on a label, December 2012.
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Instructions
- Peel the red onion and cut into small dice. If you like a milder flavour, blanch the diced onion in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. If you prefer it raw, simply skip this step.
- Wash the chicory, halve it lengthways, cut out the bitter core and dice the rest.
- Wash the radishes and apples and cut them into small dice as well.
- Wash the rocket and set aside.
- Combine the chicory, radishes, onion and apples in a large bowl.
- For the dressing, put the cider vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and freshly ground pepper in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Then whisk in the olive oil.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and let it sit for a moment. Garnish with the rocket and fresh cress, then serve.
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Nutrition facts per serving (estimate)
| Calories | 260 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 24 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fibre | 5 g |
| of which sugar | 18 g |
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the red onion raw in this chicory salad?
Yes. If raw onion agrees with you, add it straight to the salad. A quick blanch softens the flavour and makes it gentler on the stomach.
Which apple variety works best in this salad?
Elstar works beautifully thanks to its pleasant tart-sweet flavour. Any firm, aromatic apple will do the job just as well.
Is this a light salad?
It's made entirely from fresh, unprocessed ingredients and keeps things light. Chicory adds plenty of vitamins and minerals to the mix.
How long does the salad keep once dressed?
It tastes best freshly made. Without the dressing, you can keep it covered in the fridge for a few hours.
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