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Radicchio Salad With Green Olive Dressing

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Radicchio Salad With Green Olive Dressing

Radicchio Salad With Green Olive Dressing

Photo © Molly Watson
Crunchy, slightly bitter radicchio leaves make a beautiful, colorful salad to liven up any winter table with coated with a rich green olive dressing.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 head radicchio
  • 18 green olives
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. sherry vinegar or lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Freshly shredded Parmesan cheese for garnish

Preparation:

  1. Trim radicchio and cut or tear into shreds or bite-size pieces. Put radicchio in a large salad bowl.
  2. Mince olives and garlic into a paste and then mix with oil, vinegar or lemon juice, and add salt and pepper to taste. (You can also do this in a blender, if you like.)
  3. Toss radicchio with the dressing. Serve topped with plenty of Parmesan.

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