RADICCHIO AND PLUM SALAD

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You can use almost any type of plum in this salad recipe, even hybrid ones like Pluots and Peacotums. If it looks like a plum, it probably acts like a plum too.

Provided by Carla Lalli Music

Categories     Bon Appétit     Salad     Bacon     Shallot     Mustard     Radicchio     Plum     Olive     Fall     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Side

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices bacon
1 small shallot, finely chopped
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 head of radicchio, leaves separated, larger leaves torn
4 plums, cut into wedges
1/4 cup Gaeta olives

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in dry medium skillet over medium-low heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 8-12 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook shallot in same skillet, stirring often, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add vinegar, oil, mustard, and 1 Tbsp. water and whisk until smooth.
  • Toss radicchio, plums, and olives in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
  • Transfer salad to a platter, then crumble bacon over.

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