BALSAMIC-MARINATED RADICCHIO WITH FRESH RICOTTA

Balsamic-Marinated Radicchio with Fresh Ricotta image

Provided by Kay Chun

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
5 garlic cloves, smashed
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus additional for drizzling
1 pound radicchio (preferably Treviso), quartered lengthwise, or regular radicchio, cut into 2-inch wedges
1/2 cup basil leaves
1/2 pound fresh ricotta

Steps:

Preheat broiler.
Whisk together vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, 1/2 cup oil, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a large bowl.
Put radicchio in a 4-sided sheet pan and toss with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat, turning occasionally, until slightly wilted, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add hot radicchio to balsamic marinade and gently toss to coat. Cover bowl (to keep heat in) and marinate, tossing once or twice, at least 1 hour.
Transfer radicchio to a serving dish, pouring some of marinade over top. Scatter basil over radicchio. Drizzle ricotta with oil in a small bowl and serve with radicchio.
What to drink:
Fontaleoni Vernaccia di San Gimignano '07