Grilled Radicchio Salad with Lemony Dressing Recipe

Grilled Radicchio Salad With Lemony Dressing Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 1 medium head radicchio, quartered
• 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more to coat the radicchio
• 1 medium head leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 small red or yellow bell pepper, cut into matchsticks
• 1/4 cup raw cashews
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne

Method

1. Preheat the grill or broiler
2. Coat the radicchio with oil and grill or broil until the leaves begin to char around the edges, turning and brushing with more oil, as necessary, about 6 minutes total
3. Cut the radicchio halves in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1-inch strips and place in a large bowl
4. Add the leaf lettuce and bell pepper and set aside
5. In a blender, grind the cashews to a fine powder
6. Add the green onions and water and blend until smooth
7. Add the lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, cayenne and the remaining 1/4 cup of oil
8. Blend until smooth and creamy
9. Add enough dressing to the salad to coat
10. Toss gently to combine and serve

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