Winter Citrus and Red Chicories Salad Recipe (2024)

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dimmerswitch

So simple to make and so good. Be sure to add the kumquats if you're fortunate enough to live in a city where grocers carry them. And if you're a fan of this recipe by David Tanis, you may also want to try his Sicilian Citrus Salad recipe. It is simply splendid. See link here. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018551-sicilian-style-citrus-salad

PeppaD.

The vinaigrette is even better with a good walnut oil.

Olga

Excellent winter salad recipe, but instead of endives which I did not have used some fennel (finocchio) with fronds, some sliced taggiasche olives (in brine from a harvest) to add a little salt (use less in the dressing), and instead of kumquats, chopped up some dates. Different from the original, but having the citrus and the radicchio as centre pieces and walnuts at the end, this revised salad worked well!

Santa Monica Jack

Since the reserved citrus juice used for the dressing doesn't add any new layer of flavor (there's already the same juice in the sliced citrus), I suggest substituting sherry vinegar for the citrus juice in the dressing; it brightens the flavors and makes them come alive.

CSR

The 2nd time I made this, I eliminated the endive, reduced the radicchio by half & replaced the other half with little gems. The salad is no longer quite so red, but it’s not so bitter either. If you can’t find little gems, butter lettuce will do.

Dawn JM

I made this for Chinese New Year dinner at some friends' and it was really a hit (and these are serious cooks - usually salad isn't all that interesting when there are so many good dishes to choose from). The bitter-sweet combo of the chicories and citrus was so lovely.

sophia

I added dill, arugula, one nectarine and one pink plum

Kate

This was enjoyed very much with Thanksgiving dinner! It provided a fresh, bright, pleasant bitterness and acidity to the meal. Thanks!

Marie

We ended up with way too much radicchio by preparing the salad as written. I agree that the kumquats are necessary to add sweetness to this bitter salad! Keep the peels on

Mary Beth Lyles

Fantastic showy salad that is perfect for a holiday gathering. Consider using walnut oil in the dressing but olive oil is great too. Love this recipe!

CTMom

This was well-received at a family gathering of 20 people. I took some shortcuts on the fruit peeling - e.g. I cut the grapefruit in half, used grapefruit spoon to get out the sections, then squeezed the grapefruit “carcass”. Only used radicchio and endive, which worked fine. Used clementines because I had them. Doubled the shallots because I love them. It was great and I made it again the next night. Two ppl have asked for recipe:) It would also be very good with TDay heavy leftovers!

Diane

I've made this several times to rave reviews. Most recently, I spiced the walnuts with cumin, coriander, cayenne, sugar, salt, and olive oil. It was a big hit.

Santa Monica Jack

Since the reserved citrus juice used for the dressing doesn't add any new layer of flavor (there's already the same juice in the sliced citrus), I suggest substituting sherry vinegar for the citrus juice in the dressing; it brightens the flavors and makes them come alive.

Olga

Excellent winter salad recipe, but instead of endives which I did not have used some fennel (finocchio) with fronds, some sliced taggiasche olives (in brine from a harvest) to add a little salt (use less in the dressing), and instead of kumquats, chopped up some dates. Different from the original, but having the citrus and the radicchio as centre pieces and walnuts at the end, this revised salad worked well!

CSR

The 2nd time I made this, I eliminated the endive, reduced the radicchio by half & replaced the other half with little gems. The salad is no longer quite so red, but it’s not so bitter either. If you can’t find little gems, butter lettuce will do.

Susan A.

Produce in winter? I found almost all the ingredients growing in my back yard (San Bernardino, CA). The blood orange and red grapefruit were perfect with the bitter greens.

PeppaD.

The vinaigrette is even better with a good walnut oil.

dimmerswitch

So simple to make and so good. Be sure to add the kumquats if you're fortunate enough to live in a city where grocers carry them. And if you're a fan of this recipe by David Tanis, you may also want to try his Sicilian Citrus Salad recipe. It is simply splendid. See link here. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018551-sicilian-style-citrus-salad

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Winter Citrus and Red Chicories Salad Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is winter chicories? ›

Chicories encompass a diverse group of leafy vegetables characterized by their bitter taste and crisp texture. This exclusive club includes Radicchio, Belgian Endive, Frisée and Escarole.

What are bitter greens and chicories? ›

Bitter winter chicories are a salad's response to the season. Chicories are leafy “greens” that include the likes of radicchio and Treviso, endive and escarole, frisee and puntarelle — all of which are notably not-so-green, but rather streaked in purples and reds or cast in icy whites and yellow-tinged celadon.

Is red chicory the same as radicchio? ›

The common English names of these closely related plants is the cause of much confusion. Here, chicory is used for the green varieties of Cichorium intybus, while radicchio is used for those that display red colouration.

Are chicories healthy? ›

An alternative to sugar. Chicory roots are rich in beneficial phytochemicals, including inulin (starch-like polysaccharide), flavonoids, coumarins, tannins, alkaloids, volatile oils, and many more. Inulin makes up to 68% of the total compounds of the chicory roots. It is a polymer of fructose and dietary fiber.

How do you eat chicories? ›

Chicories (Cichorium intybus) are a family of hardy and bitter-flavored leafy vegetables that are closely related to lettuce and come into season in the late fall. In salads, they pair well with rich cheeses, nuts, and fruits—but their hardiness also lends themselves to sautéed and roasted applications.

Are bitter greens good for your liver? ›

Detoxification: Bitter greens, such as dandelion greens and kale, are renowned for their detoxifying properties. They help the liver break down toxins and assist in their elimination from the body. Bile Production: Artichokes contain cynarin, a compound that stimulates bile production.

What is Italian chicories? ›

What is Chicory? Chicory in Italian is called cicoria, which can be planted or is picked in the middle of patches of grass. There are many varieties of chicory greens and they are also known as Italian dandelion greens, escarole or curly endive.

What do chicories taste like? ›

Raw chicory root tastes bitter, but roasting transforms it. During the roasting process inulin (a prebiotic fiber) in the root is converted to oxymethylfurfurol, which has a coffee-like aroma (but not flavor). In terms of taste, chicory is unique: strong, toasty, and nutty, with suggestions of burned-sugar.

What is the point of chicory? ›

Chicory root has a mild laxative effect and decreases swelling. Chicory is also a rich source of beta-carotene. People use chicory for liver and heart health, constipation, indigestion, high blood pressure, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

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