RADICCHIO, RADISH, AND FENNEL SALAD

Radicchio, Radish, and Fennel Salad image

Provided by dicentra

Categories Greens

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup pine nuts
1 large head radicchio, quartered and thinly shredded
6 red radishes, finely sliced
1 fennel bulb, trimmed, halved, and finely sliced
1 large cucumber, sliced into 1/4 inch matchsticks
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

salad: toast pine nuts in skillet over medium heath 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer to plate to cool.
Combine radicchio, radishes, fennel, and cucumber in large bowl.
Dressing: puree mint, lemon juice, oil, maple syrup, and mustard in blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Add dressing to salad; toss to coat, and garnish with toasted pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.6, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 50.1, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.2, Protein 2