10+ Ridiculously Delicious Radicchio Recipes
Crunchy, bitter, and arguably one of the most beautiful "greens," radicchio is fast becoming a winter staple here in the PNW! One taste and you'll understand, but if you find yourself asking google "best ways to eat radicchio," we'll save you some trouble and reveal our favorites.
Naturally, radicchio is a wonderful complement to salads, offering hints of bitterness and a lovely crunch. But radicchio knows no limits! Keep scrolling for radic-ulously tasty radicchio recipes to enjoy all winter long.
Sautéed Radicchio
We'll start off with the simplest way to prepare radicchio: sauté it!
All you'll need for this recipe is a head of radicchio, oil, and sea salt.
If you want to cut down on the bitterness a bit, try slowly caramelizing sliced shallots before tossing in the radicchio.
Serve your sautéed radicchio alongside roasted chicken or turkey and oven-roasted potatoes.
Photo Courtesy of Love and Lemons
Chickpea Radicchio Wraps
If you're looking for a light, easy, vegetarian lunch, look no further than these chickpea radicchio wraps!
Canned chickpeas are tossed with garlic, lemon, oil, and salt and pepper before being topped with a bright and herby basil parsley oil.
Simply scoop your chickpeas into the radicchio leaves, drizzle with basil parsley oil, and get crunching/lunching!
Find the full recipe at Love and Lemons
Radicchio Salad with Asian Pear & Walnuts
Bitter, sweet, crunchy, and nutty, this salad checks all the boxes as far as salads go.
Bitter radicchio is paired with tender, sweet pears, crunchy walnuts, salty pecorino cheese, and red onions before being topped with a homemade sweet and tangy vinaigrette.
Serve this simple, seasonal salad at any of your holiday gatherings alongside all your favorite entrees.
Photo Courtesy of RecipeTin Eats
Bitter Leaf and Orange Salad
Sweet, winter oranges balance out bitter greens well in this simple, yet satisfying salad from RecipeTin Eats.
Here, radicchio is paired with other bitters such as endive and chicory before being topped with sliced oranges and a homemade poppyseed dressing.
Serve this salad with all your favorite holiday entrees such as turkey, ham, or a standing rib roast.
Find the full recipe at RecipeTinEats
Penne with Roasted Chicken & Radicchio
While radicchio is fab in salads, if you want a warm and cozy way to enjoy it, this pasta is must-try.
Whole wheat penne is paired with roasted chicken, balsamic vinegar, chopped walnuts, parmesan, and radicchio to create a unique pasta that's packed full of protein.
Enjoy this penne on a busy weeknight when you want something delicious without a ton of effort.
Photo Courtesy of Cookie + Kate
Vegetarian Italian Chopped Salad
Chickpeas are subbed in for salami in this vegetarian take on a classic Italian chopped salad!
Radicchio, romaine lettuce, red onion, and celery provide a nice crunch while cherry tomatoes provide pops of sweetness.
Toss it all up with a homemade Italian vinaigrette and enjoy!
Find the full recipe at Cookie + Kate
Chicken Salad With Citrus and Chile Oil
Obviously, food doesn't have to look good to taste good, but this dish from Bon Appetit does both.
With bright, vibrant colors, and even brighter, more vibrant flavor, this chicken, citrus, and radicchio dish checks all the boxes as far as flavor profiles go.
Though this is technically a salad, all the protein makes it more than worthy of your dinner table.
Find the full recipe at Bon Appetit
More Radicchio Recipes
Pasta with Spicy Sausage, Radicchio, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes from Epicurious
Grilled Sausages and Radicchio from Bon Appetit
Charred Radicchio Salad from Well Seasoned Studio
Brothy White Beans with Radicchio from Tried & True
Swordfish with Orange, Oregano & Charred Radicchio from Rachael Ray