Brighten up your table with this vibrant and sophisticated Italian Radicchio Fennel Salad, a celebration of bold flavors and crisp textures! Featuring the slight bitterness of radicchio balanced by the refreshing crunch of thinly sliced fennel and peppery arugula, this salad is a Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece. Tossed with a zesty lemon-honey vinaigrette and topped with delicate shavings of Parmesan cheese and toasted walnuts, every bite offers a perfect harmony of savory, tangy, and nutty notes. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this elegant salad is the ideal choice for a quick yet impressive side dish or light main course. Perfect for those looking for fresh and healthy salad recipes with a touch of Italian flair!
Rinse the radicchio and fennel thoroughly under cold water. Dry them well with paper towels or a salad spinner.
Cut the radicchio into quarters, remove the core, and then slice it into thin ribbons.
Slice the fennel bulb in half, remove the core, and use a mandoline or sharp knife to slice it as thinly as possible.
In a large salad bowl, combine the radicchio, sliced fennel, and arugula.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad greens and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
Shave the Parmesan cheese into thin curls using a vegetable peeler and sprinkle it over the salad.
Top the salad with toasted walnuts for added crunch and a nutty flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Calories |
893 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 71.9 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1682 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.2 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.6 g | ||
| Protein | 22.5 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 525 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2537 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.