Radicchio Salad Food

CHOPPED ROMAINE AND RADICCHIO SALAD

Steps:

• To a jar with a tight-fitting lid, add the Parmesan, olive oil, mustard, vinegar and salt. Screw on the top and shake vigorously to emulsify. Set aside to let the flavors marry.
• In a large bowl, toss together the romaine, radicchio, basil, cucumber, avocado and pita chips. Pour the dressing over the salad, sprinkle with the salt and toss gently to coat and combine.

RADICCHIO, PEAR AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• For the croutons: Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Brush the bread on each side with olive oil. Grill until grill-marked and golden, 1 to 2 minutes each side. Cool slightly and cut into 3/4-inch cubes. For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, wine, honey, mustard, salt and pepper until smooth.
• For the salad: Place the raddichio, arugula, pear slices, walnuts and croutons in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss until coated. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the Parmesan on top and serve.

RADICCHIO SALAD WITH ANCHOVY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Mash anchovies in a small bowl. Mix in vinegar until well blended. Whisk in oil, fold in capers and season with pepper.
• Place onions in a salad bowl. Add dressing and mix. Fold in avocado, if using. Add radicchio. Gently toss salad. Divide among individual plates or serve at the table.

RADICCHIO SALAD WITH CHOPPED-LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Tear radicchio into bite-size pieces; soak in ice water 20 to 30 minutes. Drain well and spin dry.
• Meanwhile, using a sharp knife, remove peel and pith from lemon. Quarter lemon lengthwise and discard center membrane and seeds; finely chop. Place in a large bowl, and stir in mustard,sugar, and oil to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Toss radicchio and mint with dressing, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

ARUGULA & FENNEL SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add arugula and fennel and toss gently to combine. Serve topped with Parmesan and fennel fronds, if desired.

FENNEL AND RADICCHIO SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Cut off the fennel leaves and reserve for the garnish. Wash the fennel, remove the hard core and thinly slice the bulb. Put into a bowl. Wash and trim the radicchio, shred, but not too finely, and add to the bowl.
• Roughly chop the walnuts, dice the Gorgonzola and add both to the salad. Roughly chop the parsley. Make a dressing from the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, honey and parsley.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over the salad and mix well. Serve immediately garnished with fennel leaves.

GRILLED RADICCHIO SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Put the garlic, mustard, balsamic vinegar, and salt into a food processor or blender and pulse to combine. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the dressing comes together.
• Preheat the grill: Prepare your grill with direct high heat.
• Chop into bite-sized pieces: Chop the radicchio into small pieces and and toss with the dressing and some black pepper.
• Serve hot or at room temperature: Garnished with your choice of grated Pecorino or Parmesan cheese.

RADICCHIO CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°F. For croutons: Mince two of the garlic cloves. In a large saucepan warm 1/4 cup of the olive oil and the minced garlic over low 5 minutes. Add bread cubes; sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. salt. Stir to coat. Spread bread cubes in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring once. Let cool completely. (Croutons will crisp as they cool.)
• For dressing: In a blender or small food processor combine the remaining four garlic cloves and 1/2 cup olive oil, the anchovy fillets, lemon juice, egg yolks, and mustard. Cover and blend until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper. (Dressing can be kept chilled in an airtight container up to 5 days; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before using.)
• In a large bowl combine radicchio and romaine; toss with dressing. Sprinkle with cheese, croutons, and freshly ground black pepper. Serves 12.

RADICCHIO SALAD WITH CARAMELIZED CARROTS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast almonds on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes; set aside.
• Cook carrots, 2 Tbsp. oil, 1 Tbsp. thyme, 1 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. red pepper, and 1 cup water in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until water is evaporated, about 15 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots are lightly browned and tender, about 5 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp. oil in another large skillet over medium-high. Add onions, 1 tsp. salt, and remaining 1 Tbsp. thyme and 1/4 tsp. red pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are lightly browned and tender, 10-12 minutes.
• Whisk garlic, vinegar, orange juice, honey, and remaining 1/4 cup oil and 3/4 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Add carrot mixture, onion mixture, radicchio, orange slices, and parsley and toss to coat. Top with reserved almonds.