Charred Chicory and Blood Orange Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette

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A bold salad featuring the sharp bitterness of charred chicory contrasted with the sweet-tartness of blood oranges and a nutty walnut vinaigrette. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 21 minutes, pairs Belgian endive (chicory), Blood oranges, Walnuts 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 200 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 6 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 200 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat until smoking hot. Brush 3 heads of halved Belgian endive with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Grill for 3 minutes per side until charred marks form and edges soften.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 minced small shallot, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1/4 tsp salt until emulsified.
  3. Step 3: Arrange grilled chicory halves on a serving plate. Scatter 2 medium peeled and sliced blood oranges and 1/3 cup toasted walnuts over the top.
  4. Step 4: Drizzle the walnut vinaigrette evenly over the salad and serve immediately for a contrast of smoky bitterness and bright citrus sweetness.

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