Pink Grapefruit And Radicchio Salad With Dates And Pistachios Recipes

PINK GRAPEFRUIT AND RADICCHIO SALAD WITH DATES AND PISTACHIOS

Steps:

• Slice the top and bottom off one of the grapefruits. Stand it up on a cut side and, using a small sharp knife, slice off the peel and pith, following the curve of the fruit. Save the peels (there should be some red fruit clinging to the pith). Repeat with the other grapefruit. Slice both grapefruits into quarter-inch-thick rounds and arrange on a platter. Evenly sprinkle the dates on top.
• Squeeze the juice from the grapefruit peel into a small bowl. You should have about a tablespoon. If there is less, squeeze some from one of the grapefruit slices. Add the shallot and a pinch of salt; let sit for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, thinly slice the radicchio and add to a bowl. Add the shallot and grapefruit juice and toss to combine. Toss in 3 tablespoons of the oil.
• Sprinkle grapefruit slices with salt and drizzle with the remaining oil. Place a mound of the radicchio in the middle of the grapefruit, leaving a border of the fruit exposed. Sprinkle with pistachios and black pepper and serve immediately.

RADICCHIO AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH DATES, HAZELNUTS, AND FETA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Place hazelnuts on baking sheet; toast until fragrant and skins begin to crack, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool briefly. Wrap hazelnuts in kitchen towel; rub briskly to remove as much skin as possible. Chop hazelnuts coarsely; set aside. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
• Combine vinegars in small bowl. Whisk in olive oil; season with salt and pepper.Combine radicchio, arugula, dates, and hazelnuts in serving bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Sprinkle feta over salad.

RADISH AND PINK GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the grapefruit and cut into sections over a bowl to catch the juice.
• This should give you enough juice to make the dressing.
• Place the grapefruit sections, green onions, olives and radishes in a salad bowl.
• Chill until ready to serve.
• Dressing:.
• Whisk together the dressing ingredients.
• Pour over chilled salad and gently toss.
• Serve.

RADICCHIO, GRAPEFRUIT AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Combine vinegar and fennel seeds in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
• Cut all peel and white pith from grapefruits. Cut grapefruits between membranes to release segments. Stir segments into dressing. Let stand at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.
• Toss radicchio, spinach and olives in bowl. Add grapefruit segments and dressing to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

PINK GRAPEFRUIT, RADISH AND CALAMATA OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Slice ends off grapefruit and stand it up on a cutting board. Slice off peel, following curve of fruit. Make sure to cut away all the white pith, exposing flesh. Working over a bowl to catch juices, use a small paring knife to cut out segments. Repeat with orange.
• Spread daikon radish in one layer on a serving platter or two salad plates. Top with citrus segments, then arrange the breakfast or red radishes over citrus. Sprinkle with radish sprouts, olives and goat cheese. Drizzle with lemon juice and then olive oil. Sprinkle with salt to taste.