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    Home » Recipe » What To Do With Radicchio- Orange Radicchio Salad And Grilled Radicchio

    What To Do With Radicchio- Orange Radicchio Salad And Grilled Radicchio

    Published: Nov 6, 2020 · Modified: Jan 31, 2023 by Sabrina Currie · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    What Is Radicchio?

    Happy fall everyone!  I love radicchio and as we move into fall, the cooler temperatures produce a more sweet and mild flavor (though still pleasantly bitter) as opposed to the stronger flavor in summer. Radicchio is a member of the chicory family and a traditional Italian ingredient. It is crunchy and refreshing, full of bold flavor, very colorful and makes a beautiful addition to a fall or winter menu. Some people find chicory bitter but that makes it pair well with sweet and acidic ingredients. Cooking it takes a lot of the bitterness out if you don't enjoy it raw. Radicchio looks like a little red cabbage but the leaves are softer with a texture in between that of lettuce and cabbage.

    Radicchio Orange And Basil Salad
    Orange Radicchio and Basil Salad
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    • What Is Radicchio?
    • How Can I Use It?
    • Orange Radicchio Salad Recipe
    • Grilled Radicchio Recipe
    • Recipe
    • Recipe

    How Can I Use It?

    I often use it in salads. It is very hearty and can stand up to being paired with big flavors, roasted vegetables and bold salad dressings.  Chicory goes well with punchy bold flavours like balsamic or red wine vinegar, blue cheese or the char of grilling. You can eat it raw or cooked.

    Duck Confit And Radicchio Orange Salad
    Duck Confit and goes well with radicchio

    Orange Radicchio Salad Recipe

    This week I am sharing my Orange Radicchio Salad which is radicc-ulously easy to make (sorry, couldn't help myself!).  The salad is refreshing and bright, a great contrast with a hearty fall or winter dinner. A great pair would be Pasta with Panna Sauce from Girl with a Spatula, a rich stew or rich roasted meat like duck confit. Radicchio and other chicories are at their flavourful fresh best in the cooler months so if you haven't tried it, now is the best time. And a bonus? This salad recipe will only take you 5-10 minutes 🙂 If you like orange but aren't sure about the chicory, you might also like this Orange Salad Dressing recipe.

    Radicchio Salad with Orange, Basil and Olives
    Chicory is a delicious winter vegetable

    Grilled Radicchio Recipe

    Grilling is another great way to enjoy radicchio and really mellows the strong flavor.  You can go simple with just olive oil, salt and pepper or kick it up a notch with a quick drizzle of balsamic a few minutes before it's finished on the grill.  To make it extra rich and a little more unusual, add some mild creamy blue cheese.  I've included the easy recipe below for grilled radicchio with cambazola cheese which is one of our household favorites. This is one of our go-to side dishes with grilled steak on a Friday night. It makes dinner easy because both are done on our gas grill making clean up a snap. This recipe can be easily made in your oven set to 400'F too. Just roast your chicory until it is fork tender all the way thru.

    Orange Radicchio Salad with Green Olives
    Orange Radicchio Salad with Green Olives

    Do you have another favourite way to eat radicchio? Or are you new to this vegetable? If so, have I convinced you to give it a try?

    Let me know below if you try either of these or tag me on Instagram (@wckitchengarden or Facebook at West Coast Kitchen Garden) and if you'd like these recipes and other easy kitchen tips and tricks straight to your inbox use the subscribe box in the top right.

    Cheers my Friends!

    Recipe

    Radicchio Salad with Orange, Basil and Olives

    Orange Radicchio Salad

    Crunchy and fresh, sweet and salty, bitter and briny this salad is a refreshing addition to heavier fall and winter dinners.
    5 from 12 votes
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: canadian, Italian, Mediterranean
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Sabrina Currie

    Ingredients

    • 1 Head Radicchio
    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Red Wine Vinegar
    • 1 Large Navel Orange
    • Salt and Pepper To Taste I used ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 12 Large Green Olives
    • 10-12 Basil Leaves

    Instructions

    • Roughly chop the radicchio and toss with olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
    • Cut top and bottom of orange peel off orange and squeeze the juice from the cut ends over salad.  Finish cutting peel and pith off orange and then cut in sections (supremes) or slices and add to salad.
      Orange Supremes
    • Add olives, tear and add basil leaves then toss again, adjust salt and pepper to taste and serve.
      Radicchio Orange Salad With Olives
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    Recipe

    Orange Radicchio Salad

    Grilled Radicchio And Cambazola Cheese

    Slowly grilling the radicchio softens the bitterness and amplifies it's sweetness.  The melted mild blue cheese on top makes this a luxurious and unusual side dish perfect with a rich meat like grilled steak or a roasted duck breast.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Hot Salad, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetable
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Author: Sabrina Currie

    Ingredients

    • 1 Head Radicchio
    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • to taste Salt and Pepper
    • 4 slices Cambazola Cheese (approx 4 tablespoon or 4 oz)

    Instructions

    • Pre heat grill to medium heat.
    • Peel off any brown outer leaves of radicchio and cut in half through stem so each half is attached to stem at bottom. Brush cut sides with olive oil, sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper (go easy on salt because the cheese is also salty) and place on grill, cut side down. Put lid on grill.
    • Grill slowly until cooked through but still firm in middle, then flip over and top each half with 2 slices of the cheese and continue to grill until cheese is melted and serve. (Approximately 15 minutes total)
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    Classically French trained cook, photographer and food stylist living on beautiful Vancouver Island, BC.

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    Comments

    1. Vanessa

      November 11, 2020 at 10:10 pm

      5 stars
      I love radicchio and can't wait to give these recipes a try! The flavour combo in the salad is also totally perfect for the upcoming holidays.

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        December 07, 2020 at 11:55 am

        Thank you so much Vanessa!

        Reply
    2. Sharon

      November 13, 2020 at 10:38 am

      5 stars
      MmmmmmMmmmmm! I loved this salad! And anything that brings more cheese to my life is always a good thing. 😉 A great side dish for the holidays too!

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        December 07, 2020 at 11:54 am

        Thanks so much Sharon!

        Reply
    3. Nicoletta De Angelis Nardelli

      November 15, 2020 at 5:14 pm

      5 stars
      Radicchio is probably my favorite ingredient, ever! In Italy it is so popular, not only this variety, which is the round one I presume, but also the other varieties which are a little harder to find here. Love the use you made out of it! It pairs perfectly with the orange, the olives, and the sharpness of Cambozola .

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        December 07, 2020 at 11:54 am

        Thank you Nicoletta! You are right, I used the round one. We sure enjoyed all the other types when we visited Italy last, I plan to try growing some other ones in my garden this year.

        Reply
    4. Kristen

      November 16, 2020 at 8:22 am

      5 stars
      I'm so intrigued by all the different flavours in this salad, it sound delicious and is absolutely beautiful.

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        December 07, 2020 at 11:52 am

        Thank you Kristen, I hope you give it a try!

        Reply
    5. nancy

      February 03, 2022 at 7:09 pm

      love radicchio and what delicious flavours it pairs with

      Reply
    6. Amy Liu Dong

      February 04, 2022 at 4:23 am

      Such a unique salad dish plus the color combination of this makes it an enticing and tempting one. I love everything about this recipe, from the preparation up to the finished product looks really great.

      Reply
      • Sabrina Currie

        February 04, 2022 at 6:56 am

        Thanks so much Any!

        Reply

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