Grilled Radicchio Salad Recipes

GRILLED RADICCHIO AND CANTALOUPE SALAD

Steps:

• For the Lemon-Lime Dressing: Add the yogurt, lemon and lime zest and juice and the honey to a small bowl. Whisk together well and season to taste with salt and pepper. Reserve in the fridge if not using right away.
• For the Salad: Preheat an outdoor grill to medium. Place the cantaloupe and radicchio on baking sheets and brush with the olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the cantaloupe and radicchio on the grill (you may have to do this in batches) and grill the cantaloupe until you see grill marks, 1 to 2 minutes a side. Grill the radicchio until soft and browned on the outside, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Cut the cantaloupe into cubes.
• Arrange a bed of baby arugula on a platter, top with the grilled cantaloupe and radicchio and drizzle with the dressing.

GRILLED RADICCHIO WITH RICOTTA SALATA

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan to medium-high heat.
• In a medium bowl, combine the anchovy paste, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil and salt. Whisk until smooth and combined.
• Place the radicchio in the pan and grill until charred and starting to wilt, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to the bowl with the dressing and toss well to coat. Top with the ricotta salata and sprinkle with the hazelnuts.

PERFECTLY GRILLED RADICCHIO

Steps:

• Cut the radicchio in quarters lengthwise, being sure to keep some of the stem attached to each quarter. Trim off any dark bits of stem. Submerge the radicchio quarters in ice water for 1 hour to remove some bitterness. Put a plate on top of the radicchio to keep them under water.
• In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients except the mozzarella. Mix well.
• Prepare a hot fire in your grill, or heat a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Drain the radicchio and place them on paper towels to absorb remaining water. Open up the leaves and spoon the olive oil mixture inside. Place the radicchio quarters on a baking sheet and pour the remaining marinade mixture. Season generously with salt and pepper.
• Grill the radicchio until browned on the outside but still raw in the center, 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally. Be careful, as the oil mixture may flame up.
• When the radicchio begins to brown, pull from the grill, open up a section of each portion and place a slice of mozzarella inside. Place quarters back onto the sheet pan and place the pan directly on the grill for 5 minutes to melt the cheese. Drizzle any leftover dressing over the top of the grilled radicchio and serve warm.
• If making radicchio in advance: Before the party, have the radicchio drained and marinated in the vinaigrette in the refrigerator.

GRILLED RADICCHIO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over high heat. Pour a couple of tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil into a small dish. Slice radicchio heads into quarters and remove core. Brush quarter heads with oil on both sides and grill wedges 3 minutes or so on each side. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange wedges of grilled radicchio on a platter. Pile sliced beets at the center of the platter. Sprinkle platter with red onion and drizzle salad with balsamic vinegar and oil. Adjust salt and pepper and serve.

GRILLED RADICCHIO

Steps:

• Preheat coals.
• Cut the radicchio heads in half. Brush all over with half the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Place the radicchio on a rack and grill, turning once, until the leaves are lightly charred and wilted. Sprinkle with the remaining oil, vinegar and thyme leaves and serve.

GRILLED RADICCHIO AND ENDIVE

Steps:

• Heat grill until it is medium hot. Slice the radicchio lengthwise into six wedges. Slice the Belgian endives lengthwise into four wedges. Using a pastry brush, brush the olive oil over all sides of the radicchio and endive wedges. Sprinkle radicchio and endive wedges with salt and pepper. Place the radicchio and endive wedges on the grill, away from direct flame. Cook, turning occasionally, until golden and tender, 6 to 8 minutes depending on heat of grill. Serve immediately.

GRILLED RADICCHIO WITH BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set dressing aside.
• Cut radicchio head into 4 wedges. Brush wedges with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and lightly sprinkle with salt.
• Place wedges on the preheated grill; grill until lightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate and top with pistachios and blue cheese; drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.

GRILLED RADICCHIO SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For vinaigrette:
• Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewhisk before using.)
• For salad:
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place beans, radicchio, and artichoke hearts in large bowl. Add 6 tablespoons dressing and toss to coat. Grill vegetables until crisp-tender and browned in spots, turning occasionally, about 3 minutes. Cut beans in half crosswise. Coarsely chop radicchio. Return vegetables to same bowl. Add greens and Asiago cheese. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
• *Available at Italian markets, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.

GRILLED RADICCHIO

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place radicchio in a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and salt; toss to coat.
• Whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, mustard, and vinegar in a separate bowl. Set aside.
• Grill radicchio on the preheated grill for 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle reserved dressing over the top. Serve immediately.