Gilly's Chicory Salad

Gilly's Chicory Salad
  • Author: Anonymous

For a light and refreshing salad, try this Chicory Salad recipe. Crisp and plump chicory leaves are dressed in a simple yet flavorful vinaigrette made with extra-virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, wholegrain mustard, and golden caster sugar. The combination of the slightly bitter chicory with the sweet and tangy dressing creates a delightful balance of flavors. Enjoy this salad as a side dish or a light meal.

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Ingredients

  • 3 plump heads chicory
  • 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp wholegrain mustard
  • 1 tsp golden caster sugar

Instructions

  • Separate the chicory leaves and put them in a serving dish. Mix together the oil, vinegar, mustard and sugar with salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the leaves and toss with a spoon and fork so that all the leaves get coated. Serve straight away, before the dressing has a chance to discolour and soften the leaves.

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Yield

Serves 6

Nutrition

  • Calories: 112 calories
  • Fat Content: 11 grams fat
  • Saturated Fat Content: 2 grams saturated fat
  • Carbohydrate Content: 2 grams carbohydrates
  • Sugar Content: 1 grams sugar
  • Sodium Content: 0.04 milligram of sodium