Italian Radicchio Fennel Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and sophisticated Italian Radicchio Fennel Salad, a celebration of bold flavors and crisp textures! Featuring the slight bitterness of radicchio balanced by the refreshing crunch of thinly sliced fennel and peppery arugula, this salad is a Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece. Tossed with a zesty lemon-honey vinaigrette and topped with delicate shavings of Parmesan cheese and toasted walnuts, every bite offers a perfect harmony of savory, tangy, and nutty notes. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this elegant salad is the ideal choice for a quick yet impressive side dish or light main course. Perfect for those looking for fresh and healthy salad recipes with a touch of Italian flair!
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Ingredients
- 1 head Radicchio
- 1 large Fennel bulb
- 2 cups Arugula
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cups Toasted walnuts
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the radicchio and fennel thoroughly under cold water. Dry them well with paper towels or a salad spinner.
Step 2
Cut the radicchio into quarters, remove the core, and then slice it into thin ribbons.
Step 3
Slice the fennel bulb in half, remove the core, and use a mandoline or sharp knife to slice it as thinly as possible.
Step 4
In a large salad bowl, combine the radicchio, sliced fennel, and arugula.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Step 6
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad greens and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
Step 7
Shave the Parmesan cheese into thin curls using a vegetable peeler and sprinkle it over the salad.
Step 8
Top the salad with toasted walnuts for added crunch and a nutty flavor.
Step 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 800.1 grams (800.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 893 |
| Total Fat 71.90g | 92% |
| Saturated Fat 13.00g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.90g | |
| Cholesterol 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium 1682mg | 73% |
| Total Carbohydrate 51.20g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.40g | 55% |
| Total Sugars 22.60g | |
| Protein 22.50g | 45% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 525mg | 40% |
| Iron 6mg | 34% |
| Potassium 2537mg | 54% |
Source of Calories