Radicchio has a slightly peppery, almost bitter taste. it is a bit like arugula. And like arugula, it is packed with good-for-you nutrients like fiber, vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron and more. Radicchio also has no fat or cholesterol, making this one healthy start for a salad!
You don't see a lot of recipes for radicchio, because it can be expensive. But this radicchio salad is well worth it.
When shopping for radicchio, look for bright purplish red leaves with no yellow or brown spots. Wash your radicchio, and pat dry or spin dry with a salad spinner.
This radicchio salad is almost like a slaw, since the radicchio is shredded into thin strips. The balsamic honey vinaigrette pairs well with the radicchio because it lends a sweet and salty flavor to the salad.
Serve this radicchio slaw with hearty dishes like seafood au gratin, beef tenderloin, brisket, or lasagna.
Radicchio Salad with Balsamic Honey Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 6 cups shredded or chopped radicchio
- 4 oz. feta cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup pecans
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a large salad bowl. Toss with honey balsamic vinaigrette.
For the Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly-ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Directions
Whisk together all ingredients for the salad dressing in the order listed.
Makes 6 servings.
Per serving: 252 calories, 23 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 414 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein, 2% vitamin A, 7% vitamin C, 11% calcium, 4% iron
For more healthy salad recipes, see also: broccoli salad, bok choy salad, Caprese salad and ranch bacon pasta salad.
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