CITRUS WALNUT SALAD

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This salad of grapefruit, walnuts and endive leaves is bursting with citrus flavor and festive colors - a great side dish recipe to perk up a meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup walnut pieces
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
8 heads Belgian endive (about 2 1/4 lb)
1/2 cup firmly packed fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley leaves
2 red grapefruit, peeled, sectioned

Steps:

  • Sprinkle walnuts in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are golden brown.
  • In small bowl, stir together oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, sugar and cumin.
  • Remove and discard outer leaves of endive. Rinse endive with cold water; pat dry. Cut each endive head diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices; place in serving bowl. Add walnuts and parsley. Drizzle with dressing; gently toss to coat. Top with grapefruit. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fat 4, Fiber 6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg

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