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Radicchio – a new to me salad component

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March 10, 2024, 08:45 AM
Pipe Smoker
Radicchio – a new to me salad component
I made an interesting salad yesterday. 50/50 Belgian endive and veneto radicchio. As colorful as it was tasty. Radicchio has a bitter, but refreshing, taste. For dressing I mixed some French’s Dijon Mustard and black pepper into Hidden Valley Ranch. I made enough salad to fill my plate twice, and enjoyed all of it.

Afterwards some blueberries, then cheese and crackers.

Radicchio article with photo:
https://www.eatingwell.com/art...2/what-is-radicchio/



Serious about crackers.
March 10, 2024, 09:14 AM
Powers77
As of a few years ago there was one grower producing them in the US. In CA. Did an insurance survey there. Interesting operation.
March 10, 2024, 10:23 AM
PASig
It’s good but in small amounts mixed with other greens like you had it due to the bitterness.


March 10, 2024, 12:25 PM
Genorogers
I like it grilled as a healthy side dish.
March 10, 2024, 12:57 PM
corsair
I like it, the bitterness in a salad helps off-set a rich meal, such as meat & potatoes with a heavy sauce.
March 10, 2024, 01:08 PM
92fstech
Never heard of it, but I need to get some. I eat a ton of salad, and this sounds really good. It also has a very low glycemic index, and apparently even contains a substance that helps your cells absorb glucose, which is nothing but good for those of us with da beetus.

Thanks for sharing!
March 10, 2024, 01:17 PM
konata88
Radiccio I think is common in Spring Salad mixes. I like it and arugula in my green salads. You can get them in pre-mixed salad packages at the market.

I think the bitterness for me is masked by the blue cheese dressing. Smile




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