Vegan Radicchio Salad with Citrus Dressing
Brighten up your table with this refreshing Vegan Radicchio Salad with Citrus Dressing, a bold and vibrant dish perfect for any occasion! This recipe combines bitter radicchio and peppery arugula with the sweet juiciness of orange and grapefruit, creating a delightful balance of flavors. Creamy avocado and crunchy pistachios add texture and richness, while the zesty citrus dressing—made with olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of maple syrup—ties everything together beautifully. Topped with fresh chives, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrients. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it's an easy and elegant choice for lunch, dinner, or as a side at your next gathering. Perfect for vegans and salad lovers seeking a light yet flavor-packed dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Radicchio
- 2 cups Arugula
- 1 large Orange
- 1 medium Grapefruit
- 1 Avocado
- 0.25 cup Pistachios
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chives, chopped
Instructions
Remove the outer leaves of the radicchio and discard any wilted ones. Slice the radicchio in half and remove the core, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Add the arugula to the bowl with the radicchio.
Peel and segment the orange and grapefruit, removing any seeds and white pith. Add the citrus segments to the salad bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh out with a spoon. Dice the avocado and add it to the salad along with the pistachios.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the citrus dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.
Sprinkle the chopped chives over the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and flavorful vegan radicchio salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
252 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.8 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 267 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 623 mg | 13% | |
*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.
