Grilled Radicchio Salad with Goat Cheese and Candied Walnuts

Grilling radicchio helps temper the bitterness in this hearty and beautiful vegetable. Radicchio and fresh goat cheese pair well and compliment each other. Candied walnuts and juicy pomegranate seeds give a distinctive lift and touch of sweetness to this warm salad. It is simple and quick to prepare and makes an impressive and exciting side dish that will liven up any meal.

2 head Radicchio
2 tbsp Olive oil
Salt & pepper
100 g Fresh goat cheese
A handful of baby arugula (or flat parsley leaves)
30 g Pomegranate seeds
80 g Candied walnuts
Balsamic vinegar, for dressing

Remove and discard outer radicchio leaves that appear wilted. Wash and dry the radicchios. Slice heads of radicchio lengthwise into even quarters if small, and sixths if slightly larger.
Brush sliced edges with olive oil and season well with salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until edges are slightly charred and have softened slightly. Remove from grill to large platter. You can do this in your grill pan too.
Crumble fresh goat cheese over warm radicchio. Sprinkle with baby arugula leaves, pomegranate seeds and candied walnuts. Top everything with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar to taste.

28 comments:

DEZMOND 21/12/23 14:14: For some reason I love saying radicchio! Radicchio! Radicchio! I went to buy some spring onion at the green market today but came back with three new festive Milkas.....
David M. Gascoigne, 21/12/23 14:17: Radicchio is a great addition to a salad. I should use it more often.
Frank | Memorie di Angelina 21/12/23 14:33: Looks delightful. Grilled radicchio has such as wonderful flavor.
eileeninmd 21/12/23 14:41: Hello Angie,
Your salad looks so pretty and delicious! Thanks for sharing another great recipe. Take care, have a happy day!
bread&salt 21/12/23 15:09: Combination of cheese and walnuts sounds really good. Thanks for the recipe. Greetings.
Anonymous 21/12/23 15:13: Looks so good -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
Tom 21/12/23 16:37: ...at colorful treat! ☃️ 🎄 ❄️ 🎅🏼
Cooking Julia 21/12/23 16:51: What a nice and original salad, the colors are great!
Anonymous 21/12/23 18:10: I am intrigued with the grilling of the radicchio, because of the bitterness, I’ve never really liked it. Your salads always look so satisfying with lovely textures and flavours.
Eva Taylor 21/12/23 18:11: Opps, that anonymous comment was me!😉
Javier 21/12/23 20:04: Such a beautiful salad! Love the contrast in colors in this salad
Bill 21/12/23 20:06: A good looking salad.
roentare 21/12/23 20:34: It is a very nice salad dish
Pam 21/12/23 20:39: Pretty! I love the colors and textures in this salad.
Brian's Home Blog 22/12/23 01:01: That sure is pretty and I'm sure it's delicious, wow!
Citu 22/12/23 02:59: Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.
Margaret D 22/12/23 06:01: Looking good..
midorilinea 22/12/23 14:19: This looks like such a healthy delicious recipe, will definitely have to try it! Thanks so much for sharing!

xoxo, MIDORI

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lisaiscooking 22/12/23 17:21: The candied walnuts sound so perfect here! What a great looking salad with the mix of colors.
David 22/12/23 19:27: Hi Angie, Very attractive salad. Sadly, radicchio is high in Vitamin K, so only the nuts, seeds and cheese work with my diet... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Sherry's Pickings 23/12/23 01:54: this salad looks so pretty angie. Good to have a bit of bitterness too. Merry Christmas!
Cristina Bernardi 23/12/23 05:23: Grazie per la bellissima ricetta e tanti auguri di buone feste a te e famiglia
Neil 23/12/23 08:05: Goat's cheese salad's are always a favourite in our household. I love the addition of candied walnuts here!
Breathtaking 23/12/23 09:03: Hello :=)
It looks wonderful. I just came over to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I'm sure their will be lots of goodies at your Christmas meal.
All the best
Sonjia
My name is Erika. 23/12/23 13:52: Yummy. I think after a few days of holiday celebrating I am going to be ready to eat a lot of salads. Thanks for the recipe. Merry Christmas!
Chef Mimi 23/12/23 15:04: This salad is absolutely gorgeous!!! I love all of the elements together. Merry Christmas!!!
Judee 24/12/23 04:16: Beautiful presentation and colors in this lovely salad. Looks really delicious. Judee from GF A-Z blog
MELODY JACOB 24/12/23 20:19: Grilling radicchio is a game-changer, indeed! The contrast of the slightly bitter radicchio with the creamy goat cheese, sweet candied walnuts, and bursts of pomegranate seeds sounds like a symphony of flavors. A quick and impressive side dish to elevate any meal – can't wait to try this combination!

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