Radicchio, Grapefruit and Arugula Salad

Servings: 4
Skill Level: Beginner

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon pine nuts
  • Sea salt
  • 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 ruby grapefruits, peeled, pithed and thinly sliced
  • 1 large head radicchio, hand-shredded
  • 1 medium bunch arugula, washed, stems trimmed and hand-shredded
  • 1/2 cup oil-cured black olives, pitted

Directions

  1. Heat a dry skillet over low heat.
  2. Stir in pine nuts and a generous pinch of salt; lightly pan toast for 2-3 minutes, taking care not to burn the seeds. Transfer to a small mixing bowl.
  3. Whisk in vinegar and olive oil.
  4. Salt to taste and whisk to combine.
  5. Prepare the grapefruit and place in a bowl.
  6. Pour dressing over the grapefruit and set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
  7. To serve the salad, combine radicchio, arugula and olives in a bowl.
  8. Stir in grapefruit and dressing, tossing gently to coat the salad with dressing. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
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