Radicchio is also known as Italian chicory, and it is quite common in Italian cuisine. It can be grilled with olive oil or eaten raw, as in this salad. Serve with pasta or a stuffing for poultry. Then too, radicchio can be used as a coffee substitute. If made ahead, refrigerate salad and dressing separately. Insalata di radicchio (Italian)
Serves 6
Dressing / Condimento per insalata:
1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
3 Tbs. (45 ml) champagne or red wine vinegar
2 tsp. (10 ml) organic maple syrup
1 tsp. (4 g) Dijon mustard
1 organic minced garlic
some Himalayan salt and black pepper
uno 1. Whisk together the ingredients.
Salad / Insalata:
1 organic head radicchio, shaved
1 cup (130 g) shaved organic red cabbage
1 thinly slice organic apple
1/4 cup (30 g) each organic: red onion, toasted sliced almonds, and crumbled blue cheese or dairy-free goat cheese
1/3 cup (45 g) organic red grapes, cut in half
due 2. In a large bowl, separate radicchio eaves and tear into bite-sized pieces.
tre 3. Add shaved cabbage, apple slices, onions, and grapes.
quattro 4. Scatter on top: almonds and cheese.
cinque 5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss.
Try some of the other salads: https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/search/label/salads
