RADICCHIO SALAD WITH GOLDEN BEETS AND WALNUTS

Radicchio Salad With Golden Beets and Walnuts image

Walnut vinaigrette is especially compatible with bitter greens like radicchio.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Salt to taste
1/2 to 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (to taste)
1 very small garlic clove, pureed
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons walnut oil
Freshly ground pepper
4 small golden beets, roasted, peeled and cut in wedges
1 large or 2 small radicchio
2 tablespoons broken walnuts, preferably from fresh shelled walnuts (1 ounce)
4 to 6 white or cremini mushrooms, sliced (optional)
2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
2 teaspoons minced chives

Steps:

Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the sherry vinegar or lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, salt to taste, Dijon mustard and garlic until combined well. Whisk in the grapeseed oil and the walnut oil. Add freshly ground pepper to taste.
Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with the dressing and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 203, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 261 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams