grilled-radicchio-romain-salad recipe

Grilled Radicchio and Romaine Salad

Grilling your dinner tonight? Toss some radicchio and romaine on the grill, too, for this savory, smoky side salad. Serves 4

1 medium head romaine lettuce (about 1 lb.) 
1 medium head radicchio (about 8 oz.)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium clove garlic
1 small anchovy fillet, rinsed and patted dry
2-1/2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1-1/2 oz. Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated on the large holes of a box grater (1/2 cup, lightly packed)

Prepare a medium-high gas or charcoal grill fire, or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.

Cut the romaine and radicchio in half through the root ends. Rinse the leaves and dry well.

Pour the oil into a large baking dish. Dip the lettuces cut side down in the oil, swirling to coat well; then place them cut side down on the grill. Grill, covered, without turning, until charred and wilted in spots, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board. Remove the cores and chop the lettuce into bite-size pieces.

Press the garlic and the anchovy through a garlic press into a large salad bowl (or mince by hand). Whisk in the vinegar, mustard, and 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper. Transfer the lettuces and any juice from the cutting board to the salad bowl. Add the cheese and toss well.

nutrition information (per serving):
Calories (kcal): 310; Fat (g): 27; Fat Calories (kcal): 240; Saturated Fat (g): 5; Protein (g): 10; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 18; Carbohydrates (g): 8; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 3; Sodium (mg): 750; Cholesterol (mg): 20; Fiber (g): 3;
photo: Scott Phillips
From Fine Cooking 111 , pp. 20
May 5, 2011


user reviews

Star Star Star Star Star This has become one of my favorite recipes. I use the broiler instead of a grill, since I don't have one, and I often use all radicchio and leave out the romaine. Treviso is particularly good. If I'm making it just for myself, I use double or more the amount of anchovy called for.
Star Star Star Star Star Very tasty.