RADICCHIO SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
Sweet oranges and currants nicely complement the bitter radicchio in this colorful and sophisticated salad. Arina goat cheese is especially fruity and delicious - an excellent addition!
1 head radicchio (about 1/2 - 3/4 lb.), thinly sliced
1/2 head romaine lettuce, chopped
3 navel oranges
1/3 c. currants
2/3 c. hazelnuts, roasted and chopped coarsely
Optional: 4 oz. Arina goat cheese, cubed
Dressing:
1/2 c. olive oil
1/4 c. cranberry sauce
3 T. balsamic vinegar
pinch of salt
Toss radicchio and lettuce together in a large bowl.
Using a sharp knife, remove peel and white pith from oranges. Cut them into slices, and then slice crosswise to make bite-size pieces. Toss with the radicchio and lettuce. Add currants, hazelnuts and cheese, if using. Toss.
Blend dressing ingredients together using a hand blender or with an electric mixer. It will be thicker than usual dressing. Pour over salad and toss well, making sure that all the currants and nuts don't end up on the bottom.
Makes 6-8 servings
By Jennette Turner
http://www.wedge.coop/food/foodinfo-holiday-salad-2006.html
Sweet oranges and currants nicely complement the bitter radicchio in this colorful and sophisticated salad. Arina goat cheese is especially fruity and delicious - an excellent addition!
1 head radicchio (about 1/2 - 3/4 lb.), thinly sliced
1/2 head romaine lettuce, chopped
3 navel oranges
1/3 c. currants
2/3 c. hazelnuts, roasted and chopped coarsely
Optional: 4 oz. Arina goat cheese, cubed
Dressing:
1/2 c. olive oil
1/4 c. cranberry sauce
3 T. balsamic vinegar
pinch of salt
Toss radicchio and lettuce together in a large bowl.
Using a sharp knife, remove peel and white pith from oranges. Cut them into slices, and then slice crosswise to make bite-size pieces. Toss with the radicchio and lettuce. Add currants, hazelnuts and cheese, if using. Toss.
Blend dressing ingredients together using a hand blender or with an electric mixer. It will be thicker than usual dressing. Pour over salad and toss well, making sure that all the currants and nuts don't end up on the bottom.
Makes 6-8 servings
By Jennette Turner
http://www.wedge.coop/food/foodinfo-holiday-salad-2006.html