RADICCHIO SALAD WITH WALNUT DRESSING

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Walnut oil gives this salad a distinctly nutty flavor; it can be found in most grocery stores. Radicchio di Treviso has narrow, tapered leaves; radicchio di Verona leaves form loose, round heads. The varieties may not be clearly labeled, but the shapes make them easy to distinguish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup walnut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
2 heads radicchio, preferably Treviso (about 1 1/4 pounds total), leaves separated
1/3 cup walnut halves

Steps:

  • Whisk together vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. (If using olive oil, you may want to warm the oil and walnuts first over low heat in a small pan for a few minutes. Then let cool to room temperature to infuse the oil with flavor.)
  • Add radicchio to dressing, and toss. Divide among 4 serving plates, and sprinkle with walnuts.

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