Low Fat Radicchio Salad with Citrus Dressing
Brighten your mealtime with this Low Fat Radicchio Salad with Citrus Dressing—a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that’s perfect for healthy eating without sacrificing flavor. Featuring the bold, slightly bitter crunch of radicchio complemented by the sweet juiciness of fresh orange segments, this salad is elevated by a refreshing homemade citrus dressing crafted from lemon juice, olive oil, and a touch of honey. Baby spinach adds a nutrient-dense green layer, while thinly sliced red onion and toasted almonds provide pops of texture and flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy salad makes an ideal appetizer or light lunch for a crowd. Serve it fresh and let the bright citrus notes and nutty crunch bring a gourmet touch to your table. Perfect keywords: low-fat salad, radicchio recipe, citrus dressing, healthy side dish, quick salad recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head radicchio
- 1 medium orange
- 1 medium lemon
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 0.25 cup toasted almonds
- 0.25 cup red onion
Instructions
Remove the outer leaves from the radicchio and discard any that are wilted or damaged. Cut the radicchio head in half and remove the core. Chop the radicchio into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the orange, removing all the white pith, and separate it into segments. Cut each segment into halves or thirds and add to the radicchio.
Juice the lemon and measure out about 2 tablespoons of juice. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the citrus dressing.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl along with the baby spinach.
Pour the citrus dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the top of the salad just before serving.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
486 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1300 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.3 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.4 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 271 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1483 mg | 32% | |
*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.
