10 belgian endive recipes

This handy appetizer impresses everyone, simple, easy and full of flavor and very easy to eat.

Composed romaine and watercress salad plated over Belgian endive spears with a savory basil anchovy sauce. An elegant, restaurant-style first course.

Belgian endive leaves filled with whipped cream cheese and sun-dried tomatoes, piped into elegant rosettes. A make-ahead appetizer that looks stunning on any party platter.

Lobster and mango cocktail with Cognac-spiked mayo sauce, Belgian endive, and fresh chives. An elegant make-ahead appetizer served in chilled glasses.

Mortadella is one of the most popular cold cuts we have in Italy. It's a typical product from northern Italy, made of pork meat, little chunks of porkfat and spices. It's tasty and savoury, the perfect filling for a sanwich, and ideal for stuffings. It's definitely my favourite 'salume' ! Try it in this recipe, it's a special starter - delicate and sofisticated - and it's EASY to prepare! I found this recipe on the website of a famous producer of traditional Italian cold cuts.

Diabetic-friendly free green salad mixes romaine, iceberg, spinach, and endive with radishes, cucumber, and celery for a low-carb, low-calorie bowl that fits any meal plan.

Boiled crayfish tails tossed with spinach, Belgian endive, blanched green beans, and fresh herbs, dressed in nutty hazelnut oil. A refined French-inspired seafood salad ready in 45 minutes.

Greens with orange dressing pairs Belgian endive and watercress with a minimalist balsamic-orange vinaigrette and hazelnut oil. A light, elegant starter salad.

Oprah's mock Caesar salad lightens up the classic with a no-egg, no-anchovy dressing built on lemon juice, soy sauce, and garlic. Romaine and Belgian endive, ready in 10 minutes and naturally low-fat.

Braised Belgian endive with diced Red Delicious apple, walnut oil, lemon juice, and a splash of apple cider vinegar. A light, elegant, low-calorie side dish in 15 minutes.