Bitter Greens & Honey-Dijon Salad with Toasted Almonds
A vibrant salad balancing the sharpness of bitter greens with sweet honey and tangy Dijon, finished with crunchy toasted almonds for perfect contrast. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs radicchio, endive, honey into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 oz radicchio
- 4 oz endive
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Tear radicchio and endive into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
- Step 2: Whisk honey, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon juice together in a small bowl until emulsified, then season with sea salt and black pepper.
- Step 3: Pour the dressing over the greens and toss gently until evenly coated, then top with toasted almonds just before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Bitter Greens & Honey-Dijon Salad with Toasted Almonds take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (15 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Bitter Greens & Honey-Dijon Salad with Toasted Almonds?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep radicchio from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Bitter Greens & Honey-Dijon Salad with Toasted Almonds?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Bitter Greens & Honey-Dijon Salad with Toasted Almonds for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Bitter Greens & Honey-Dijon Salad with Toasted Almonds?
Mediterranean salads like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
- ★★★★★
Doubled the garlic (as one does) and it was amazing.
- ★★★★★
My partner, who's usually picky, absolutely loved this.
