Sweet Chicory Chick Salad
My name is Francesca and I’m Joe’s, “The man on the box”, oldest granddaughter. As the oldest granddaughter, I have inherited the task of keeping the traditions of the old country alive in my family & be an advocate for Radicchio. Thank goodness I love to cook and love radicchio! Chicory Chicks blog will feature recipes and information about radicchio, other Italian chicories and specialties. Let’s get it started!
This recipe isn’t an old family secret, it’s actually inspired by a customer, Liz Maleski. Liz LOVES radicchio and she buys out the store when she shops. Liz emailed us the recipe and everyone in our office cannot stop raving about it! This recipe incorporates many things that we grow: radicchio, figs, and walnuts.
Here are some Tips:
Chop/ cut the radicchio any way you like. I like to slice it thin so that its almost shredded.
I am feeling very special because I am using hand dried figs from my Nono. I recommend quartering them so that they are not much larger than the walnuts.
This Sweet Chicory Chick Salad is festive and colorful, perfect for any occasion!
You have to try this!
Sweet Chicory Chick Salad
Ingredients
2 heads of Radicchio
4 ounces goat cheese (crumbled)
12 dried mission figs or dates (quartered)
1 cup whole Walnuts
3/4 cup Olive Oil
1/2 cup of lemon juice
2 T Dijon Mustard
3 T white sugar
Directions
Wash radicchio heads and chop or shred and place in a large bowl.
Add goat cheese, dried figs, and walnuts (I used red walnuts)
In a separate bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and sugar
Pour dressing over salad, serve, and mangia!
