By Recipe Team on September 5, 2023
Choose your adventure with this recipe, from sweet bell peppers to the hottest habaneros.
Sometimes mistaken as red cabbage, radicchio is a member of the chicory family and is often referred to as Italian chicory.
Our Dining and Nutrition team points out radicchio's numerous vitamins and minerals that can:
- Aid in the health of your immune system
- Build up the body's collagen supply
- Support development of good gut bacteria
It is also great for heart health, preventing the hardening of arteries and helping to decrease cholesterol levels.
Plus it adds a nice punch of color and zesty bite to this summer side dish.
Recipe tip: To add more flavor to this radicchio salad, roast the corn on a grill or grill pan, then cut the corn off the cob.
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 limes
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 head bibb lettuce, washed, spun dry and coarsely chopped
1 head radicchio, cut into bite-size pieces
15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup corn, kernels cut off of cob
1 cup roasted red peppers, jarred in water
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1/4 cup green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
Preparation:
- Place the oil, lime juice, cumin, salt and cayenne pepper in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Prep time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Cook time: None
Serves: 4
