Radicchio and Endive Salad

I love a lot of bitter foods and drinks, so when it comes to radicchio and endive, just add these two to the list. This salad is fresh and light with great flavour. If you aren’t sure about radicchio and endive and find that it is too bitter for you, give this salad a try. The combination of sweet pear and the delicate dressing will help balance everything out. I love this salad and it comes together quick and its really refreshing. Enjoy!

RADICCHIO, ENDIVE AND ASIAN PEAR SALAD WITH A HONEY DIJON DRESSING

Recipe by Mark Calaminici | Food Loves Company

Serves 2-4

Ingredients 

1 medium head, radicchio, washed, outer layer removed, remove core and chopped or sliced 

2 small-medium Belgian Endive, washed, outer layer removed, remove core and chopped or sliced

1 Asian pear, half or full, sliced or chopped

60g Walnuts, chopped and toasted

Dressing

Extra virgin olive oil, to taste

White wine vinegar, to taste

Honey, to taste

Dijon mustard, to taste

Salt, to taste

Freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Method

1. Dressing - This can be all to taste so sort of eyeball it and adjust to your liking. Whisk together, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, chili flakes, honey, lemon juice in a medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and freshly cracked pepper. Set aside, can be made a day before to let the flavours mingle.

2. In a large dry frying pan on low-medium heat, add walnuts and toast for 4-5 minutes or until browned. Place in a bowl and set aside.

3. Add the dressing to your bowl with radicchio, endive, pear and mix to coat everything. Plate and garnish with toasted walnuts and freshly cracked pepper. Enjoy!