This simple Radicchio Salad recipe is flavorful, vibrant, and incredibly tasty! This elegant salad takes just a few minutes to toss together and will impress any guests.

Looking for more salad recipes? Try this Broccoli Apple Salad, Beet Salad, Bulgur Salad, or Pomegranate and Pear Salad!

A simple Radicchio Salad in a bowl with romaine, arugula, grapefruit slices, and a homemade vinaigrette.

Why I love this recipe:

  • Colorful – This salad is as beautiful as it is delicious and is sure to be a show stopper on your dinner table.
  • Simple – Made with just a few ingredients, this easy salad is still elegant and crave-worthy.
  • Flavorful – Radicchio adds a delicious bitter element to this salad that is perfectly complimented by the cheese, grapefruit, pistachios, and a simple dressing.

How to make Radicchio Salad:

Prep Radicchio: Cut radicchio head into quarters then remove the core. Separate leaves then place in a large bowl of ice water to soak for 15 minutes (to remove bitterness). Dry in a salad spinner or on paper towels.

Two images showing how to cut a head of radicchio for a simple salad.

Cut Grapefruits: Slice the top and bottom off grapefruits, then use a knife to follow the curve of the fruit to slice the peel off. Cut grapefruit into wedges.

A grapefruit being peeled with a knife to be used in a salad.

Make dressing then set aside.

Toss: Add radicchio, romaine and arugula to a bowl. Toss with desired amount of radicchio salad dressing then top with grapefruit, shallots, pistachios, mint, and cheese.

Two images showing a simple vinaigrette being poured on some mixed greens, then the finished Radicchio Salad recipe with grapefruit, shaved parmesan, red onion, and pistachios.

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Recipe

A simple Radicchio Salad in a bowl with romaine, arugula, grapefruit slices, and a homemade vinaigrette.
Prep 20 minutes
Total 20 minutes
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 head radicchio
  • 1 romaine heart
  • 3 cups Baby arugula
  • 1 large grapefruit ,red or pink, or sub oranges
  • 1 shallot , thinly sliced
  • 1 cup pistachios , chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves , finely chopped
  • 1 cup freshly shaved parmesan cheese*

Dressing:

Instructions
 

  • Prep Radicchio: Cut radicchio head into quarters and remove the core. Separate leaves and place in a large bowl of ice water to soak for 15 minutes (to remove bitterness). Dry in a salad spinner or on paper towels.
  • Cut Grapefruit: Slice the top and bottom off grapefruits, then use a knife to follow the curve of the fruit to slice the peel off. Cut grapefruit into wedges.
  • Make dressing by whisking all dressing ingredients together. Set aside.
  • Assemble: Add radicchio, romaine and arugula to a bowl. Toss with desired amount of dressing. Top with grapefruit, shallots, pistachios, mint and cheese.

Notes

Parmesan Cheese: Use a soft cheese like blue cheese or goat cheese, if you’d like.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 11gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 416mgPotassium: 562mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2691IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 219mgIron: 2mg

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