5.0 from 12 votes
Radicchio Salad
This simple Radicchio Salad recipe is flavorful, vibrant, and elegant and takes just a few minutes to toss together.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 340 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Italian
Ingredients
- 1 head radicchio
- 1 romaine heart
- 3 cups baby arugula
- 1 large grapefruit ,red or pink, or sub oranges
- 1 shallot , thinly sliced
- 1 cup pistachios , chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves , finely chopped
- 1 cup freshly shaved parmesan cheese*
Dressing:
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt , to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prep Radicchio: Cut radicchio head into quarters and remove the core. Separate leaves and place in a large bowl of ice water to soak for 15 minutes (to remove bitterness). Dry in a salad spinner or on paper towels.
- Cut Grapefruit: Slice the top and bottom off grapefruits, then use a knife to follow the curve of the fruit to slice the peel off. Cut grapefruit into wedges.
- Make dressing by whisking all dressing ingredients together. Set aside.
- Assemble: Add radicchio, romaine and arugula to a bowl. Toss with desired amount of dressing. Top with grapefruit, shallots, pistachios, mint and cheese.
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Notes
- Parmesan Cheese: Use a soft cheese like blue cheese or goat cheese, if you'd like.
Nutrition Information
Calories
340kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
416mg
(17%)
Potassium
562mg
(16%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2691IU
(54%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
219mg
(22%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 416mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 562mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2691IU | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 219mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.