RADICCHIO, WATERCRESS AND WALNUT SALAD

Radicchio, Watercress and Walnut Salad image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories dinner, easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3/4 cup walnut oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 small head radicchio, trimmed
3 bunches watercress, stemmed
1/2 cup walnuts, preferably black walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegars and walnut oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Carefully peel off the leaves of the head of radicchio. Select the four best leaves and place one on each of four plates. Finely shred the rest into strips 1/4-inch wide.
In a bowl, combine the shredded radicchio with the watercress. Whisk the dressing again, pour it over the radicchio and watercress and toss. Divide this mixture over the whole radicchio leaves. Scatter the walnuts and cheese over each serving. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 470, UnsaturatedFat 38 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 418 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams