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Radicchio salad with chopped hazelnuts and chives on a ceramic plate.
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5 from 3 votes

Radicchio Salad with Chives and Hazelnuts

A delicious and satisfying radicchio salad with chives and hazelnuts! Crunchy radicchio paired with the nuttiness of the hazelnuts.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Kosher, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Author: Lindsey Baruch

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

  • Toast the Hazelnuts: Toast hazelnuts in a dry pan to enhance their nutty flavor!
  • Make It Ahead: 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.
  • Radicchio Substitutions: If you don't love the bitter taste of radicchio, you can sub with endive for a more subtle chicory, butter lettuce, or arugula.
  • Add-Ons: Add on any of your favorite fruits, like pears, or any cheese of choice. Make this a full meal by adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or steak.

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg