A great mix of bitter and sweet. My hubby and 12-year-old loved it--the three of us ate one full recipe. A terrific alternative to a plain green salad. Yum!
Radicchio and Pear Salad
James Carrier
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Recipe from
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 158
- Calories from fat: 63%
- Protein: 4.5g
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated fat: 3g
- Carbohydrate: 14g
- Fiber: 2.2g
- Sodium: 86mg
- Cholesterol: 12mg
Ingredients
- 2 heads radicchio (1 lb. total), rinsed
- 2 firm-ripe pears (1 lb. total)
- 1/2 cup diced (1/4 in.) dry jack or parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
Preparation
- 1. Cut radicchio heads in half lengthwise; cut out and discard cores. Thinly slice radicchio crosswise and transfer to a large bowl. Peel and core pears; cut into 1/2-inch chunks. Add pears and cheese to bowl with radicchio.
- 2. In a small bowl or glass measure, mix lemon juice, olive oil, and salt to taste. Pour over radicchio mixture and mix gently to coat. Serve at once.
Radicchio and Pear Salad Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Salads
- CONVENIENCE: No-Cook, Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fruits, Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Meatless
- OCCASION: Winter
- PUBLICATION: Sunset
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