Eat veggies
Radicchio, Endive and Citrus Salad
This salad adds a touch of festive flavour, colour and crunch to your meal. Serve the dressing on the side or drizzle over the salad just before serving. The fresh citrus adds juiciness to each bite. This recipe has been reviewed by Heart and Stroke Foundation Registered Dietitians. Recipe courtesy of Professional Home Economist and Cookbook Author, Emily Richards.
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Ingredients
Salad
- 1 small head radicchio (about 12 oz/375 g or approximately 9 cups)
- 2 Belgian endives, trimmed (about 8 oz/227 g)
- 2 navel oranges, peeled, sliced, or chopped
- 3/4 cup crumbled light feta cheese (175 mL)
- 2 Tbsp chopped black olives (30 mL) (optional)
Dressing
- 3 Tbsp aged balsamic vinegar (45 mL)
- 4 tsp canola oil (20 mL)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice (15 mL)
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (15 mL)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves (2 mL)
Directions
Salad
- Cut radicchio in half and cut out hard inner core. Tear leaves into bite size pieces and place decoratively onto large serving platter. Repeat with endives and sprinkle over radicchio. Top with oranges and sprinkle with feta and olives, if using. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, lemon juice, parsley, and oregano. Drizzle over salad before serving.
Make-ahead: Radicchio and endive can be prepared the night before on the platter; cover well and refrigerate. Dressing can also be made the night before and refrigerated.
Nutritional Analysis
| Calories | 130 |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 15 mg |
| Sodium | 230 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
