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Frisée and Endive Salad with Warm Brussels Sprouts and Toasted Pecans

This elegant frisée and endive salad offers a sophisticated blend of textures and temperatures, making it a standout vegetarian dish for the colder months. The natural bitterness of the fresh endive and frisée leaves is beautifully balanced by the richness of Brussels sprouts roasted in butter until golden and tender. Toasted pecans add a delightful crunch and earthy depth, while a sharp, shallot-flecked Dijon vinaigrette ties all the elements together with a bright, acidic lift.

Perfect as a light starter or a refined side dish for a Sunday roast, this seasonal salad is as nutritious as it is flavourful. The combination of warm and cold components provides a modern twist on traditional brassica recipes, offering a fresh way to enjoy Brussels sprouts. For the best results, serve it immediately after tossing to ensure the salad leaves retain their crispness against the warm, buttery vegetables.

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Ingredients for Frisée and Endive Salad with Warm Brussels Sprouts and Toasted Pecans

  • 45ml white-wine vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 40g minced shallot

  • 1/2 teaspoons salt

  • 1/4 teaspoons black pepper

  • 6 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1/2 stick (60ml ) unsalted butter, cut into pieces

  • 450g Brussels sprouts (preferably small), trimmed and halved lengthwise (quartered if large)

  • 80g pecan halves, halved lengthwise

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 170g frisée, trimmed and torn into bite-size pieces (950ml )

  • 3 Belgian endives (450g), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices

How to make Frisée and Endive Salad with Warm Brussels Sprouts and Toasted Pecans

Whisk together vinegar, water, mustard, shallot, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking.

Preheat oven to 204°C.

Melt butter in a large shallow baking pan (1 inch deep) in lower third of oven, about 3 minutes. Toss sprouts in pan with butter, pecans, and salt. Arrange sprouts, cut sides down, in 1 layer and roast in lower third of oven until undersides of sprouts are golden and nuts are fragrant, 12 to 15 minutes.

Whisk vinaigrette, then transfer warm sprouts and nuts to a large bowl and toss with frisée, endive, and enough vinaigrette to coat. Serve immediately.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Article history

The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 17 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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    UK recipe editors

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