GRILLED RADICCHIO WITH BLUE CHEESE

Grilled Radicchio with Blue Cheese image

These grilled radicchio wedges make a colorful side to accompany most any grilled main dish. The sweet, acidic flavor of the balsamic and creamy blue cheese tame the natural bitterness of the radicchio.

Provided by France C

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste
1 head radicchio
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pistachio nuts
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
Whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set dressing aside.
Cut radicchio head into 4 wedges. Brush wedges with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and lightly sprinkle with salt.
Place wedges on the preheated grill; grill until lightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate and top with pistachios and blue cheese; drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 3.2 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 143.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g