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Radicchio Salad

Radicchio salad with pignoli nuts, orange vinaigrette and shaved Parmiginao Reggiano cheese.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 313 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

For the salad
  • 1 head radicchio
  • 1/4 cup pignoli (pine) nuts
  • 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano
  • 1 Tbsp orange zest
For the dressing
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley minced
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Remove core of radicchio, wash and arrange leaves on large platter.
  2. Toast 1/4 cup pignoli nuts over medium-low heat being careful not to burn. Zest one orange and rough chop the strands.
  3. Thoroughly mix 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1/4 fresh squeezed orange juice, 1/2 cup minced parsley, 1 tsp kosher salt and a 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  4. Spoon some of the dressing over the radicchio leaves. Sprinkle the toasted pignoli nuts and orange zest all over the salad. Finally with a vegetable peeler shave the Parmigiano Reggiano on top. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Do not overdress the salad.  This recipe makes one cup of the vinaigrette which can be served on the side or stored for up to 3 days.
  • Pine nuts tend to burn fast.  Keep an eye on them at all times when toasting.
  • Radicchio needs a lot of salt to cut the bitterness, but adjust according to personal preferences.

Nutrition Information

Calories 313kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 4.8g (2%) Protein 4.2g (8%) Fat 32.6g (50%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 623mg (26%) Potassium 225mg (6%) Fiber 0.6g (2%) Sugar 1.7g (3%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 313

% Daily Value*

Calories 313kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 4.8g 2%
Protein 4.2g 8%
Fat 32.6g 50%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 623mg 26%
Potassium 225mg 5%
Fiber 0.6g 2%
Sugar 1.7g 3%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.