Salade d'endives aux pommes
Salade d'endives aux pommes is a classic Belgian winter salad featuring crisp, slightly bitter Belgian endives paired with sweet, tart apples and crunchy walnuts, often dressed in a simple vinaigrette or creamy sauce. It's a staple in Belgian and French bistro cuisine, celebrated for its contrasting textures and flavors.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This salad is a balanced mix of healthy fats from walnuts, fiber from endives and apples, and moderate carbohydrates. A typical serving provides a good source of vitamins K and C, along with minerals like potassium and magnesium, and generally ranges from 200 to 300 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Sodium | 30 mg |
| Vitamin K | 120 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Magnesium | 50 mg |
| Manganese | 0.8 mg |
| Folate | 45 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a beloved comfort food in Belgium, often served as a starter or light meal during the colder months. Nutritionally, the combination of bitter endives (rich in inulin, a prebiotic fiber) with antioxidant-rich apples and omega-3 fatty acids from walnuts makes it a uniquely gut-friendly and heart-healthy dish.
