With summer heat making oven use unappealing, it's the perfect time to enjoy a vibrant salad. This Radicchio, Citrus, and Prosciutto Salad offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures, making it a satisfying meal.

Salads can be more than just a side dish; they can shine as a main course. This recipe, with its sweet, salty, and savory elements, is a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

Read on for this beautiful salad that will impress at any gathering, as we often eat with our eyes first.

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Understanding Bitter Greens

The term “bitter” may deter some, but it’s a flavor that can elevate dishes when paired with rich or creamy ingredients. Think of coffee with cream or lemon with butter. Balance is key.

In this salad, radicchio brings a unique flavor and stunning hues ranging from pink to purple. Its slight bitterness enhances the salad, complementing sweeter and milder flavors.

Radicchio is also a nutritional gem, packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, including vitamins C, K, and E, as well as folate and fiber.

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Expert Tips for Your Salad

Include Diverse Citrus

Mix different citrus varieties to create visual appeal and diverse flavors. Blood oranges or Cara Cara oranges add a delightful twist.

Achieve Flavor Harmony

Toss the radicchio well in dressing to mitigate its bitterness and enhance the overall taste.

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Focus on Presentation

Arrange the salad to showcase the colorful ingredients, making it visually enticing.

Enhance with Prosciutto

Make sure to include plenty of Prosciutto di Parma, as its saltiness beautifully contrasts the salad's sweetness and bitterness.

Experiment with Toppings

Feel free to add toppings like toasted pine nuts or pomegranate seeds for extra texture and flavor.

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Description

This Radicchio, Citrus, and Prosciutto Salad provides the ideal combination of greens, fruit, and protein to create a fulfilling meal.

Ingredients

  • 4 oranges (variety is encouraged!)
  • 1 head of radicchio, leaves separated
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8–10 slices Prosciutto di Parma
  • 1/4 cup roasted, salted pistachios, chopped
  • Shaved parmesan
  • 1/4 cup fresh whole mint leaves
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice the citrus, removing the pith.
  2. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper. Add radicchio and toss to coat.
  3. On a platter, layer the sliced citrus and radicchio, tucking in prosciutto slices.
  4. Top with pistachios, parmesan, and mint leaves.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and season to taste.

Notes

  • Use different citrus for a visually striking and flavorful salad. Blood oranges or Cara Cara oranges are particularly delightful.
  • Get creative with fresh additions like pomegranate seeds, various nuts, or herbs you have available.
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Category: salads

Keywords: bitter greens salad, main course salad, summer salad