Pink Grapefruit And Radicchio Salad With Dates And Pistachios Food

PINK GRAPEFRUIT AND RADICCHIO SALAD WITH DATES AND PISTACHIOS

Steps:

• Slice the top and bottom off one of the grapefruits. Stand it up on a cut side and, using a small sharp knife, slice off the peel and pith, following the curve of the fruit. Save the peels (there should be some red fruit clinging to the pith). Repeat with the other grapefruit. Slice both grapefruits into quarter-inch-thick rounds and arrange on a platter. Evenly sprinkle the dates on top.
• Squeeze the juice from the grapefruit peel into a small bowl. You should have about a tablespoon. If there is less, squeeze some from one of the grapefruit slices. Add the shallot and a pinch of salt; let sit for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, thinly slice the radicchio and add to a bowl. Add the shallot and grapefruit juice and toss to combine. Toss in 3 tablespoons of the oil.
• Sprinkle grapefruit slices with salt and drizzle with the remaining oil. Place a mound of the radicchio in the middle of the grapefruit, leaving a border of the fruit exposed. Sprinkle with pistachios and black pepper and serve immediately.

RADISH AND PINK GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the grapefruit and cut into sections over a bowl to catch the juice.
• This should give you enough juice to make the dressing.
• Place the grapefruit sections, green onions, olives and radishes in a salad bowl.
• Chill until ready to serve.
• Dressing:.
• Whisk together the dressing ingredients.
• Pour over chilled salad and gently toss.
• Serve.

COUNTDOWN #5 RADICCHIO AND GRAPE SALAD WITH PECORINO AND PISTACHIOS

Steps:

• 1/2 cup whole pistachios
• 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• Salt
• 1 1/2 cups Concord grapes (with seeds)
• 1 bunch fresh tarragon, divided
• 1 1/2 cups Fantasy grapes (seedless)
• 1 1/2 cups Red Flame grapes (seedless)
• 2 heads Chioggia radicchio
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Zinfandel Vinaigrette, recipe follows
• Wedge young Pecorino, for garnish
• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
• Toss the pistachios in 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt. Toast in the oven until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside to cool
• Heat 2 medium saute pans over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to each. To one of the pans add the Concord grapes and half the tarragon. To the other pan add the Fantasy and Red Flame grapes and the remaining tarragon. Blister the skins for 2 to 3 minutes for the Concord grapes and 3 to 4 minutes for the Fantasy and Red Flame grapes. Once blistered, place the grapes on a sheet pan to cool.
• Split the head of the radicchio and remove the core. Slice the head into 1/4-inch ribbons and place in a mixing bowl.
• Once the grapes are cool, toss them in the bowl with the radicchio and pistachios, season with salt and black pepper, and then dress with the Zinfandel Vinaigrette and mix gently.
• To serve: Place on a large platter to share family style or divide the salad among 6 to 8 plates. With a vegetable peeler, shave the Pecorino over the salad and finish with a grind of black pepper.
• Pour the vinegar into a mixing bowl and then gradually whisk in the oils. Once the oils are incorporated, season with salt and pepper. To help with the final balance, squeeze in a bit of lemon juice.

RADICCHIO, GRAPEFRUIT AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Combine vinegar and fennel seeds in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
• Cut all peel and white pith from grapefruits. Cut grapefruits between membranes to release segments. Stir segments into dressing. Let stand at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.
• Toss radicchio, spinach and olives in bowl. Add grapefruit segments and dressing to coat. Season with salt and pepper.