Radicchio Salad with Apples and Walnuts
This vibrant salad pairs the slightly bitter crunch of radicchio with sweet, crisp apples and toasted walnuts, all tossed in a bright lemon-honey Dijon dressing. Finished with spring onions and optional parmesan shavings, it’s a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
1 tablespoon (assumed olive oil)
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 heads radicchio
2 medium russet apples, quartered, cored, and thinly sliced (or golden apples)
½ cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
2 spring onions, thinly sliced
1 cup shaved parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and olive oils until smooth and emulsified.
- Chop radicchio into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl. Add sliced apples, toasted walnuts, and spring onions.
- Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to combine. Top with shaved parmesan if using.
- Serve immediately for best texture and freshness.
