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Radicchio & Apple Salad
This salad fully embraces autumn’s best with a delectable combination of sweet apples and bitter radicchio, complemented by a dairy-free, creamy vinaigrette.
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 head radicchio, about 8-10 ounces
1 tablespoon chopped shallots
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon agave
Kosher salt
Freshly cracked pepper
1 ½ tablespoons Califia Farms Original Better Half
4 tablespoons oil, we recommend avocado oil or olive oil
1 semi-tart red apple, thinly sliced
1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced on a mandoline
⅓ cup dried cranberries
Flaky sea salt
Fennel fronds for garnish
Scant ¼ cup chopped and roasted unsalted almonds
Directions
01
Separate the leaves of the radicchio head, then tear into smaller pieces.
02
Place the leaves in a large bowl of ice water and let soak for at least 30 minutes. This process mellows the sharp bite of the radicchio.
03
Meanwhile, prepare the dressing.
04
In a small bowl, whisk together the shallots, garlic, apple cider vinegar, ¾ teaspoon agave, a pinch of salt, a pinch of pepper, and Califia Farms Original Better Half.
05
Slowly pour the oil into the bowl, while whisking continuously. Taste and add additional salt and/or agave as needed.
06
Drain the radicchio and run through a salad spinner to dry.
07
To a large bowl, add the radicchio, apple slices, fennel, and cranberries.
08
Drizzle about ¾ of the dressing over the top, along with a few pinches of salt and toss well to combine.
09
Taste and add additional dressing or salt as needed.
10
Transfer the salad to a serving platter and garnish with a few fennel fronds and chopped almonds.
