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Wilted Radicchio Salad

March 4, 2018 /

If you’re like me, you MUST be sick of the traditional “side green salad.” As a caterer by trade, I am always looking for fresh new options that look as great as they taste.

Inspired by Giada’s “Grilled Radicchio with Ricotta Salata,” this Wilted Radicchio Salad has the best of all worlds; Bitter, tart, sweet, and full of beautiful color, this recipe is surprisingly easy (and quick) to prepare. Bon Appetit!

Wilted Radicchio Salad
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Ingredients
  1. 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  2. 2 Heads of Radicchio
  3. Toasted Hazelnuts (small handful)
  4. Lemon Zest (1 lemon)
  5. Lemon Juice (1/2 lemon)
  6. 1 TBSP Honey
  7. Water (splash to delude dressing)
  8. Ricotta Salata; Shaved to preference
Instructions
  1. DRESSING: In a mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, half of the lemon zest, honey, and water until well combined. Set aside.
  2. SALAD: Heat a skillet and toss in Hazelnuts. Keep them constantly moving until lightly toasted (approximately 3 minutes) and set aside. Once cooled, give the nuts a rough chop. In the same pan, add the EVOO. Slice Radicchio into 1 Inch sections and lay flat in the pan, flip after two minutes or until a light sear has formed. Cook for same length of time on second side and remove from pan. Add wilted Radicchio and 3/4 of the chopped Hazelnuts into the bowl with the dressing and lightly toss. Transfer the leaves into a serving platter of your choice and top with the remaining nuts, lemon zest, and shaved slices of Ricotta Salata. Serve warm.
Adapted from Giada De Laurentiis
Adapted from Giada De Laurentiis
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