Can I make the chicory salad with apple in advance?

Yes, you can make the salad in advance and store it in the refrigerator. It is important to cover it well to prevent drying out. The chicory salad is good for about 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Can I serve the salad as a starter or as a side dish?

Yes, the chicory salad can be served as either a starter or a side dish.

What other ingredients can I add to the salad?

You can enhance the chicory salad with walnuts, raisins, or blue cheese for extra flavor and texture.

How do I prevent the endive from discoloring or becoming mushy?

Rinse the endive briefly, let it drain well, and slice it just before use. Mix in the mayonnaise at the last moment to keep it nice and crisp.

Which nuts go well in the salad?

Walnuts, pecans, or hazelnuts are ideal: they add crunch and a warm, nutty flavor.

Chicory salad with apple and mayonnaise

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10min

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Easy

This chicory salad is the perfect balance of crisp and silky, ready in just 10 minutes. Whether you're opting for a pure chicory salad as a light lunch or looking for a side dish with Flemish comfort food, this recipe never disappoints. The base of this raw chicory salad consists of thinly sliced chicory hearts enveloped in a wonderfully creamy dressing. By adding a fresh apple, some chopped nuts, and fresh chives, you create a sensational chicory and apple salad with a delightful crunch. The contrast between the slightly bitter chicory, the sweet and sour apple, and the rich flavor of the mayo is simply fantastic.

Chicory is also a delicious vegetable to use in warm dishes, especially in classics like chicory wrapped in ham with cheese sauce.

Ingredients

What do you need?

Quantity: 4P

6 pieces of chicory
2 tbsp fresh mayonnaise
Pepper and salt from the mill
Optional finely chopped apples, nuts, and chives to taste

Preparation method

How do you make this?

Prepare the endive
Wash the chicory thoroughly. Cut each head in half and remove the tough core at the bottom. Then finely slice the endive.

Mix the base
Place the finely sliced endive in a large mixing bowl. Add the fresh mayonnaise and gently mix so that each piece of endive is lightly coated.

Add extra ingredients (optional)
Want extra flavor and crunch? Stir in finely chopped apple, chopped nuts (such as walnuts or hazelnuts), and some chopped chives.

Season
Season the salad with freshly ground salt and pepper. Taste and adjust as needed.

Serve
Spoon the endive salad into a nice bowl or serving dish. Serve it as is, or as a side dish with meat, fish, or fries.

Tips

Want to prep the salad in advance? Slice and rinse the endive, then let it drain thoroughly. Mix in the mayonnaise and other ingredients only at the last moment for a fresh and crunchy salad.

For extra freshness: add half an apple cut into small cubes, it gives a nice crunchy touch and a sweet contrast.

Let the mayonnaise come to room temperature before mixing it with the endive, so the dressing doesn’t become too stiff and the salad stays light and airy.

Got nuts on hand? Roughly chop walnuts or pecans and stir them into the salad for extra crunch and texture.