Ingredients: 3 tablespoons whole almonds, skin on 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds 1½ teaspoons sesame seeds pinch dried red pepper flakes 3 tablespoons olive oil 1½ tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar sea salt freshly ground black pepper 3½ cups lettuce, bite-size pieces 1½ cups radicchio, bite-size pieces ¾ cup coarsely chopped fresh basil ½ [...]
Ingredients: ½ pound radicchio, torn into bite-size pieces handful of mizuna 6 leaves lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces Yogurty Orange Vinaigrette (click for recipe) 2 oranges, sectioned, sections removed from membranes ½ cup lightly toasted pistachios Directions: Wash the radicchio, mizuna, and lettuce, then spin dry and transfer to a large bowl. Add about 6 [...]
This is an eggless Caesar dressing with lots of anchovies, which are loaded with protein and calcium. The flavors are balanced with the bitterness of the radicchio and mildness of the kale. Ingredients: 8 anchovy fillets, minced 1 clove garlic, minced juice of 1 lemon ½ cup olive oil ½ teaspoon sea salt about ¾ [...]
Fennel and radicchio are two therapeutic foods that are good for digestion. This makes a light hors d’oeuvre, side dish, or a great snack. Ingredients: Zest of ½ lemon Zest of ½ orange 1½ teaspoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons orange juice ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons olive oil 2-3 small fennel bulbs, sliced thinly [...]
Frisee Much more appreciated in Europe than in the United States, the chicory family is a large one. Belgian endive, curly endive (sometimes called frisee), escarole, and radicchio are all members. Each differs considerably in appearance, color, and to some extent flavor, although all share a slightly bitter taste, and most produce a [...]
Serves 6 1 head radicchio 4 c. tatsoi 1 small head lettuce 1 small fennel, thinly sliced 1 c. goat cheese, cut into 1/2 inch pieces Vinaigrette (recipe follows) 1. Clean and dry the greens and refrigerate for at least 1 hour so they are well chilled and crisp. 2. Slice the fennel into very [...]
Serves 6 3 apples, sliced 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice, divided 1/2 C sliced almonds about 10 cups of mixed Asian greens, (Pac Choi and Tatsoi), lettuce, and radicchio for color and a taste of bitterness 3 oz. blue cheese (optional) Dressing 1/2 c. olive oil 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 tsp. sweetener 3/4 tsp. [...]
Serves 5 1-2 bunches chard 1 Tbs. butter 1 Tbs. olive oil 1 medium onion, cut into 3/4 inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 heads radicchio, cored, cut into 1 inch wedges, leaves separated (about 4 cups) 1 Tbs. red wine vinegar (or more) 2 Tbs. currants (optional) 1/4 c. pine nuts, toasted 1. [...]
The slightly sweet nature of fennel pairs well with radicchio's mild bitterness. The lemony olive oil vinaigrette and herbs keep the salad vibrant. Makes 2 large servings 2 Tsp. Dijon mustard 2 tsp. lemon juice 3 Tbs. olive oil 1/4 c. pitted kalamata olives, 1 medium fennel bulb 1 radicchio, leaves torn into small pieces [...]
