Radicchio Sesame Salad
Radicchio Sesame Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 radicchio, head, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup olive oil, for frying capers
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the capers and fry until they are crispy and slightly browned, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn them. Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried capers from the pan and set them aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In the same pan (no need to clean it), add the white and black sesame seeds. Toast the sesame seeds over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and lightly golden, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn them. Remove from heat and transfer the toasted sesame seeds to a mortar and pestle.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Using the mortar and pestle, gently crush the toasted sesame seeds until they are coarsely ground. This will release their nutty aroma and flavor. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Prepare the radicchio by removing any outer damaged leaves. Cut the head in half, remove the core, and then thinly slice the radicchio crosswise. Place the sliced radicchio in a large serving bowl.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
In a separate small bowl, combine the tahini, fresh orange juice, maple syrup, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Whisk vigorously until the dressing is smooth, creamy, and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Pour the prepared dressing over the thinly sliced radicchio in the serving bowl. Toss the salad thoroughly to ensure every piece of radicchio is evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Garnish the salad by scattering the crispy fried capers and the crushed toasted sesame seeds over the top. Serve immediately and enjoy this creamy, sweet, salty, and nutty salad!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Radicchio Sesame Salad
For the Salad
- 1 radicchio, head, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup olive oil, for frying capers
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the capers and fry until they are crispy and slightly browned, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn them. Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried capers from the pan and set them aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In the same pan (no need to clean it), add the white and black sesame seeds. Toast the sesame seeds over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and lightly golden, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn them. Remove from heat and transfer the toasted sesame seeds to a mortar and pestle.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Using the mortar and pestle, gently crush the toasted sesame seeds until they are coarsely ground. This will release their nutty aroma and flavor. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Prepare the radicchio by removing any outer damaged leaves. Cut the head in half, remove the core, and then thinly slice the radicchio crosswise. Place the sliced radicchio in a large serving bowl.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
In a separate small bowl, combine the tahini, fresh orange juice, maple syrup, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Whisk vigorously until the dressing is smooth, creamy, and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Pour the prepared dressing over the thinly sliced radicchio in the serving bowl. Toss the salad thoroughly to ensure every piece of radicchio is evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Garnish the salad by scattering the crispy fried capers and the crushed toasted sesame seeds over the top. Serve immediately and enjoy this creamy, sweet, salty, and nutty salad!
⏱️ 2 min