Radicchio Salad with Chives and Hazelnuts
on Dec 15, 2023, Updated May 21, 2024
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A delicious and satisfying radicchio salad with chives and hazelnuts! The crunchy radicchio paired with the nuttiness of the hazelnuts, tossed together with a beautiful and tangy Dijon vinaigrette is just magical. You can make this salad in one large bowl, dressing and all, or make your dressing ahead of time, and toss all together when it’s time to serve. If you’re looking for another chicory recipe, be sure to check out our Radicchio and Endive Salad with Miso Dressing!
What ingredients do you need for this radicchio salad recipe?
Radicchio: Which is part of the chicory family! It tastes bitter (in a good way!), and is super crunchy. Paired with a simple dijon sherry vinaigrette, it is just perfect. You can substitute with any type of chicory available to you such as endives or chioggia.
Chives: I love the flavor chives bring to a salad, so earthy, garlicky and oniony. Its everything I love in a salad.
Hazelnuts: For a great crunchy element, I love toasted hazelnuts, they add nuttiness, richness and even more crunch to this salad.
Dijon Sherry Vinaigrette: Just a simple, classic dressing with sherry vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper, streamed in with extra-virgin olive oil. You can opt to substitute any other vinegar, though, like red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar.
Instructions to make this recipe
In a large mixing bowl or serving bowl, make your Dijon Sherry Vinaigrette
Add in sherry vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine.
Slowly start streaming in your olive oil, while whisking, to emulsify your dressing. It should be completely combined and almost creamy where there are no olive oil streaks.
Prepare your Salad
Add in your radicchio, red butter lettuce, toasted hazelnuts, and finely chopped chives, directly into the large mixing bowl. Give it a big toss until completely combined. Serve with any additional chopped chives and hazelnuts on top.
Note: If you are making this ahead of time, prepare your dressing in a separate small mixing bowl and set aside in the fridge until ready to toss with your salad in the large bowl.
Tips, Tricks and Substitutions
Can you eat radicchio raw in a salad? Yes, absolutely! Keep it mind that radicchio is bitter when eaten raw, so if that’s not a flavor you like in lettuce, then you may not like it raw. I like to toss with a tangy sauce to bring down the bitterness and balance out the flavors.
What are some other vegetables I can add to this recipe? Oranges would be lovely, or any other citrus segments like lemon or grapefruit! Thinly sliced red onion, shaved sweet apples, pomegranate arils, herbs like parsley, or avocado would work great here.
Can I add cheese to this recipe? This recipe is dairy-free! But you can opt to add any of your favorite cheese like shredded parmesan cheese or pecorino cheese. Shaved manchego cheese would also be lovely here!
What pairs well with radicchio? Mains like steak, roasted chicken, or lamb meatballs are all great pairings. Check out our favorites below:
- Herb Lamb Meatballs with a Horseradish Dipping Sauce
- Italian Pecorino Meatballs in Marinara Sauce
- Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken
- Moroccan Inspired Rack of Lamb with Turmeric Couscous
Check out the below salad recipes for more inspiration!
- Horseradish Kale Caesar Salad
- Peach Panzanella with Feta and Sumac Dressing
- Little Gem Salad with Yogurt Ranch
- Roasted Bone Marrow with Smashed Olive Salad
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Radicchio Salad with Chives and Hazelnuts
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium head of radicchio, halved, cored, leaves separated, gently torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium head of red butter lettuce, leaves separated, gently torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted hazelnuts, plus more to top
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives, plus more to top
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl or serving bowl, make your Dijon Sherry Vinaigrette: Add in sherry vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine.
- Slowly start streaming in your olive oil, while whisking, to emulsify your dressing. It should be completely combined and almost creamy where there are no olive oil streaks.
- Prepare your Salad: Add in your radicchio, red butter lettuce, toasted hazelnuts, and finely chopped chives directly into the large mixing bowl. Give it a big toss until completely combined. Serve with any additional chopped chives and hazelnuts on top. You can serve directly from the mixing bowl/serving bowl, or transfer to a platter to serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
