Radicchio Salad with Delicata Squash, Blue Cheese & Walnuts
This salad is the most lovely autumn salad I have made. Radicchio is one of my favorite fall vegetables to grow and harvest at our farm. Its pungent peppery and slightly bitter taste pairs so well with other fall veggies like sweet winter squash, spicy red onion, crunchy apples, salty blue cheese, nutty walnuts, and a sweet balsamic dressing that ties everything together.
If you are new to eating radicchio it comes in a few different colors. Green and red/dark purple. Both are similar in taste and nutritional profiles. Radicchio is superior to traditional lettuce in vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals. It does have a stronger flavor but that flavor is where the magic lies! Give it a try and enjoy this simple, flavorful, and healthy salad.
Radicchio Salad with Delicata Squash, Blue Cheese & Walnuts
Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Serves: 4-6 as a side
Balsamic Vinaigrette- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- hefty pinch of salt and pepper
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium delicata squash , halved, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
- melted ghee, duck fat or olive oil for cooking
- 1 large head of radicchio, sliced into thin pieces
- 1 small apple, diced
- 1/2 of a small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 large dates, chopped
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
Preparation
- Prepare the dressing by combining all the ingredients together and whisking until smooth. This works best with an immersion blender to get the honey emulsified.
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Place the sliced squash on a sheet pan and drizzle with melted ghee. Roast in the oven until lightly golden and cooked through, about 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Assemble the salad by combining all the ingredients (minus the dressing) in a large bowl and tossing until well combine. Drizzle with half of the dressing. Taste for seasonings and adjust as needed.
Notes
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