Description
A refreshing radicchio avocado salad combining the slight bitterness of radicchio with creamy avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and a simple lemon-olive oil dressing. Topped with crumbled feta and toasted walnuts for added texture and flavor. Perfect as a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of radicchio, chopped
- 1 large ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup toasted walnuts or sliced almonds
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or basil), chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- Start by rinsing the radicchio, removing the core, and chopping the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Set it aside.
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Slice it into cubes or wedges based on your preference.
- Dice the bell pepper, peel and slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
- Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until the mixture is well combined and emulsified.
- Assemble the Salad:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the prepared radicchio, avocado, bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly. Be careful to avoid mashing the avocado.
- Add Optional Toppings:
- If desired, sprinkle the salad with crumbled feta cheese, toasted walnuts, and fresh herbs just before serving.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately or let the salad sit for about 15-20 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your delicious radicchio avocado salad!
Notes
For the best flavor, use ripe avocados that yield slightly to pressure when gently squeezed. This ensures a creamy texture that balances the bitterness of the radicchio. Adjust the dressing ingredients according to your taste preferences for a more personalized flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 00
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg