Radicchio & Pomegranate Winter Salad
This refreshing winter salad combines the crisp bitterness of radicchio with the sweet-tart burst of pomegranate seeds, juicy Bosc pears, and crunchy walnuts. Topped with creamy Gorgonzola crumbles and a light vinaigrette, it offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Perfect as a festive side or a light main course, this salad brings a touch of elegance to holiday gatherings and cozy winter meals.
Recipe - Frankston #713
Radicchio & Pomegranate Winter Salad
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Servings8
Cook Time20 Minutes
Calories241
Ingredients
2 1/2 Tbs balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 Tbs toasted walnut oil
3 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic
3 pinches salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 heads radicchio
4 cups mixed spring greens
2 Bosc pears, sliced
3/4 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
1/2 cup fresh pomegranate arils
3 oz gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
Directions
- In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, lemon juice and mustard. Slowly pour in walnut oil then olive oil, whisking continuously with your other hand until mixture is emulsified. Smash garlic clove with side of a knife; add to vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Slice radicchio in half, and remove the core. Slice radicchio perpendicularly into 3/4-inch thick ribbons. Combine radicchio and mixed greens in large salad bowl. Add pears, walnuts and pomegranate arils. Slowly add vinaigrette to lightly coat the greens; gently toss the salad. Top the salad with gorgonzola, and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 241, Fat: 19 g (3 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 10 mg, Sodium: 219 mg, Carbohydrates: 14 g, Fiber: 4 g, Protein: 7 g.
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Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
8
Servings
241
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Nutritional Information
Calories: 241, Fat: 19 g (3 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 10 mg, Sodium: 219 mg, Carbohydrates: 14 g, Fiber: 4 g, Protein: 7 g.
Directions
- In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, lemon juice and mustard. Slowly pour in walnut oil then olive oil, whisking continuously with your other hand until mixture is emulsified. Smash garlic clove with side of a knife; add to vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Slice radicchio in half, and remove the core. Slice radicchio perpendicularly into 3/4-inch thick ribbons. Combine radicchio and mixed greens in large salad bowl. Add pears, walnuts and pomegranate arils. Slowly add vinaigrette to lightly coat the greens; gently toss the salad. Top the salad with gorgonzola, and serve immediately.