Description
This Radicchio Salad bursts with flavor from fresh radicchio, crunchy almonds, and sweet apples. With simple prep, it’s an ideal quick healthy meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small radicchio head – roughly chopped, about 4 cups when prepared
- 1 red apple – cut into thin strips
- 1 small red onion – finely sliced
- ⅓ cup raw almonds
- ⅓ cup parmesan – freshly shaved
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180 degrees C (355F). Place whole almonds onto a baking tray and roast for approximately 10 minutes or until they are aromatic and golden brown, stirring once or twice to ensure even cooking. Transfer to a plate to stop the cooking process. Once cool enough to handle, chop roughly.
- In a large bowl, combine the radicchio leaves, apple, and onion.
- In a small bowl or jar with a lid, mix the ingredients for the vinaigrette. Add to the salad and gently toss, being careful not to bruise the leaves.
- Add the chopped roasted almonds and parmesan shavings. Toss gently, and season to taste before serving immediately.
Notes
For best flavor, use freshly shaved parmesan.
Adjust the vinegar and mustard according to taste for a more tangy or mild dressing.
Roasting almonds enhances their flavor and crunchiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg