Avocado and Radicchio Salad

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

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Radicchio Salad

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

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