Arugula and Radicchio Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Arugula and Radicchio Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette is a delicious spring salad. I love this salad for several reasons. First of all, I like that this salad uses fresh fruit. It’s a nice change from all vegetable salads. Secondly, this whole salad takes just minutes to make. Thirdly, I like to add grilled chicken to this salad and eat it as a main course. And, lastly, I adore this salad because it’s truly scrumptious.
The Equipment Needed
- A Food Processor- You’ll need a food processor for this recipe. That way, you can puree the berries and combine all the ingredients.
- A Salad Spinner- Use this to dry your arugula. If your greens are wet, the dressing can’t cling to them. And, the secret to a great salad is having some vinaigrette on every leaf in your salad.
- A Big Bowl- Toss your salad together in a big bowl. That way, you’ll get some dressing on every part of the salad.
The Ingredients Needed for Arugula and Radicchio Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil- Use a good, mild olive oil. I like the California Olive Ranch brand.
- Raspberry Vinegar- Feel free to substitute red wine vinegar, if you don’t want to buy a special vinegar just for this recipe.
- Raspberries- Inspect the berries carefully before you buy them. Try and use them the same day you buy them.
- Arugula- I like to buy the prewashed baby arugula. Earthbound Farms is my favorite.
- Radicchio- This is a somewhat bitter green. But, it goes nicely with the sweet dressing.
- Apple- I always use green Granny Smith apples. But, use your favorite apple.
How I Made my Salad
- First, I processed all the vinaigrette ingredients in my food processor. If it’s not sweet enough for you just add more honey.
- Then, I tossed all the other ingredients together in a big bowl.
- Finally, I added most of the dressing and tossed everything together.
If you’re a raspberry lover, you simply must try this fresh and elegant Arugula and Radicchio Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette.
Arugula and Radicchio Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Arugula, radicchio, raspberries, and pecans all tossed with a raspberry vinaigrette.
Equipment
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 3 cups arugula
- 1 cup radicchio, chopped in bite sized pieces
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup sliced apples
- ½ cup chopped pecans
For the Raspberry Vinaigrette:
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp. raspberry vinegar
- 1 tbsp. honey
- ¼ cup raspberries
Instructions
- Begin by making the Raspberry Vinaigrette: Blend all the ingredients together in the food processor.
- Toss all the salad ingredients together in a bowl and then add as much dressing as you like and toss some more.
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