Best Radicchio Pasta Salad Recipes

RADICCHIO-PASTA SALAD

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The dressing for this salad dressing combines a favorite flavor combo of mine, orange and oregano. The pasta is tossed with the sweet-tangy dressing, bitter red greens and onions. It may not be for everyone but it's definitely a favorite of mine.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 28m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

Salt
1/2 pound orecchiette, cooked to al dente
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1 small clove garlic, grated or very finely chopped
1 teaspoon finely chopped oregano leaves, from 2 sprigs
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 small red onion, chopped
1 head radicchio

Steps:

Bring water to a boil, salt it and cook pasta to al dente.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the orange marmalade, garlic, oregano, mustard and vinegar. Stream the olive oil into dressing while whisking and season dressing with salt and pepper. Pull off 8 of the outer leaves of radicchio. Form serving cups for the pasta salad out of the leaves using 2 leaves to form each bowl. Chop remaining radicchio. Toss radicchio and pasta and onions with the dressing to combine. Serve pasta in lettuce bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calorie, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 242 milligrams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 6 grams

WARM PASTA SALAD WITH MUSHROOMS AND RADICCHIO

Warm Pasta Salad with Mushrooms and Radicchio image

Categories Salad Leafy Green Mushroom Pasta Side Quick & Easy High Fiber Lunch Pea Fall Healthy Gourmet Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/3 pound orecchiette (ear-shaped pasta) or farfalle (bow-tie pasta)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound fresh white mushrooms, sliced
1/2 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps sliced
1 large garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
3/4 cup frozen baby peas, thawed
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 pound radicchio, shredded (about 2 cups)
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a kettle of boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente.
While pasta is cooking, in a large non-stick skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté all mushrooms with salt and pepper to taste, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Add garlic and 1 tablespoon vinegar and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add broth and peas and simmer 3 minutes.
Drain pasta in a colander and stir into mushroom mixture. Toss mixture and remove skillet from heat. In a large bowl whisk together mustard, remaining tablespoon oil, and remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar until blended. Add radicchio and toss to coat with dressing. Add pasta mixture and Parmesan and toss well.

PASTA, CABBAGE AND RADICCHIO SALAD

Pasta, Cabbage and Radicchio Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups cooked orzo, at room temperature
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup finely shredded green cabbage
1/2 cup finely shredded radicchio
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable sandwiches, for serving

Steps:

Set the pasta in a mixing bowl. In a skillet heat the olive oil. Add the garlic, cabbage and radicchio and stir fry for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and add rice vinegar; season to taste with salt and pepper and immediately stir with pasta. Adjust the seasoning and serve alongside or as a bed for vegetable sandwiches.