Radicchio Salad

This Radicchio Salad combines the bold, slightly bitter flavor of radicchio with the sweetness of roasted bell peppers and a tangy balsamic dressing, creating a refreshing low-carb dish. Perfect as a light dinner option, it’s both nutritious and satisfying.

Radicchio Salad
15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Italian
250 kcal

Ingredients

  • Radicchio - 200g
  • Roasted red bell pepper - 100g
  • Feta cheese - 50g
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Balsamic vinegar - 1 tablespoon
  • Walnuts - 30g
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. Wash the radicchio thoroughly and tear it into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Slice the roasted red bell pepper into thin strips.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the radicchio, roasted red bell pepper, and crumbled feta cheese.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
  6. Chop the walnuts coarsely and sprinkle them on top of the salad.
  7. Serve immediately for best freshness.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Carbs: 12 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 500 mg
  • Cholesterol: 20 mg
  • Total Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, particularly vitamin K.
  • Contains healthy fats from olive oil and walnuts, supporting heart health.

Tags

ItalianLow CarbDinner