Radicchio And Endive Salad With Oranges Fennel And Pomegranate Seeds Recipes

RADICCHIO AND ENDIVE SALAD WITH ORANGES, FENNEL, AND POMEGRANATE SEEDS

Steps:

• Slice off the top and bottom of both blood oranges with a paring knife. Set one of the flat sides on your work surface. From top to bottom, following the curve of the fruit, cut away peel and white pith. Trim off any remaining pith. Holding the blood oranges over a large bowl, cut along both sides of each segment, staying close to the membrane, to release. Discard membrane. Repeat process with orange.
• Add lettuce, endive, radicchio, fennel, pomegranate seeds, and parsley to bowl. Drizzle with citronette and season with salt and pepper; toss to combine.

TRICOLORE SALAD WITH ORANGES

Steps:

• Place the shallots in a small shallow bowl and pour the vinegar over them. Set aside for 10 minutes to macerate.
• In a large shallow serving bowl, combine the radicchio, endive, arugula, oranges, and olives. Lift the shallots from the vinegar with a slotted spoon, sprinkle them on the salad, and toss lightly (discard the vinegar).
• In a 1-cup glass measuring cup, whisk together the lemon juice, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil. Pour enough of the vinaigrette over the salad to moisten well. Sprinkle with one more teaspoon salt, toss well, and taste for seasonings. Serve at room temperature.

FENNEL AND ENDIVE SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Finely grate enough zest from orange to measure 2 teaspoons, then squeeze 1 tablespoon juice into a large bowl. Whisk in zest, vinegar, salt, pepper, and oil until combined well.
• Cut fennel bulbs lengthwise into very thin slices with slicer. Halve endives lengthwise, then halve crosswise and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips. Add endive and fennel to vinaigrette and toss to combine. Chill, covered, 15 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
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ROMAINE, RADICCHIO, AND ENDIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Tear bread into bite-size pieces, and toss with 3 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Bake on a rimmed baking sheet until golden brown, about 9 minutes.
• Whisk together mustard, shallot, lemon juice, basil, and remaining 1/2 cup oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Trim core ends of salad greens. Cut romaine heads in half lengthwise, and radicchios and endives into quarters lengthwise. Place half the wedges on a platter, and drizzle with 1/4 cup dressing. Top with remaining wedges, and drizzle with another 1/4 cup dressing. Scatter with cheese and croutons, and serve remaining dressing on the side.

RADICCHIO, SHAVED FENNEL, AND POMEGRANATE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large serving bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, shallot, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Add the fennel and radicchio; toss to combine with dressing. Let sit for 5 minutes to soften. Serve topped with chives and pomegranate seeds.

QUICK RADICCHIO AND ENDIVE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, and honey; season with salt and pepper.
• Add radicchio and endive; toss to coat. Serve.