Add the bitter and spicy taste of the native Italian radicchio with the Mesoamerican rich, nutty flavor avocado
, and you have a wonderful salad. Did I mention, the added flavor of the grilled radicchio and avocado? Insalata di avocado e radicchio (Italian)
Serves 4
Preheat the oven to 350ºF (185ºC)
1 organic radicchio, remove any wilted outer leaves
2 organic avocado, cut in half
1 organic lemon, cut in half
5 Tbs. (75 ml) olive oil
3 organic garlic cloves
1 organic torn lettuce or spinach
shredded Parmesan cheese or a dairy-free cheese
parsley, coriander, and cilantro to taste
uno 1. Cut the radicchio in half lengthwise.
due 2. Brush the cut sides of the radicchio, avocados, and lemon with 1 Tbs. (15 ml) oil.
tre 3. Grill the radicchio, avocados, and lemons about 2-3 minutes on each side.
quattro 4. Let them cool before chopping them.
cinque 5. In a blender, add grilled lemon, parsley, cilantro, garlic, coriander, and rest of the oil.
sei 6. Place the lettuce/spinach in a bowl. Add the mixture and toss with the cheese.
other avocado dishes:
"Homemade Avocado Mayonnaise" https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2025/01/homemade-avocado-mayonnaise.html
"Avocado Toast" https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2025/08/avocado-toast.html
