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Grilled Radicchio and Fennel Salad with Honey-Dijon Dressing and Roasted Almonds Recipe

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A vibrant and slightly bitter grilled radicchio salad balanced with creamy crème fraîche dressing and sweet honey, complemented by charred fennel and crunchy roasted almonds. Perfect for a quick, flavorful starter or side dish.

Ingredients

Salad

  • 2 lbs radicchio (about 2-4 heads, see notes for prepping)
  • 1 medium fennel bulb
  • 2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2-3 tbsp roasted sliced almonds or nuts of your choice

Dressing

  • ⅓ cup crème fraîche
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1-2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (adjust based on sweetness preference)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill: Prepare your grill or grill pan by heating it to medium-high heat to ensure it’s hot enough to char the radicchio and fennel nicely.
  2. Prepare and grill radicchio: Brush the radicchio heads all over with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil and lightly season with salt. Place them cut side down on the grill or grill pan and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until lightly charred but still firm.
  3. Grill the fennel: Slice the fennel bulb into wedges and brush with olive oil if desired. Grill the fennel wedges for 2-3 minutes per side until tender and slightly charred.
  4. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the crème fraîche, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, remaining olive oil, garlic powder (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
  5. Assemble the salad: On a large serving platter, arrange half of the grilled radicchio and fennel in a single layer. Drizzle half of the dressing over the top and sprinkle with half of the roasted almonds. Repeat with the remaining grilled vegetables, dressing, and almonds to create layers of flavor.

Notes

  • To prep radicchio for grilling, cut heads in half or quarters depending on size to create manageable pieces.
  • Adjust honey or maple syrup in the dressing based on personal sweetness preference to balance the bitterness of radicchio.
  • Use nuts of your choice if you prefer a different crunch element instead of almonds.
  • If you don’t have a grill, a grill pan works well to achieve the char and flavor.

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