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!
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.
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.
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.
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Recipe
Radicchio Salad
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:
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt , to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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
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