Radicchio Salad with Sourdough Dressing

Name: Radicchio Salad with Sourdough Dressing
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Ingredients: 3 ounce sourdough bread, crust removed, torn into small pieces (about 1 cup), divided; 1 tablespoon plus 1/3 cup olive oil; Kosher salt; freshly ground pepper; 1 small garlic clove; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 head radicchio, leaves separated, torn if large; 2 scallions, thinly sliced

By Dawn Perry and Claire Saffitz

December 1, 2014

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Radicchio Salad with Sourdough DressingEva Kolenko food styling: Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling: Kalen Kaminski

Sourdough enriches salad dressing for a creamy, tangy finish.

Cooks' note:

Why We Blitz the Bread

Using a blender rather than a food processor yields a smooth dressing and whips in air for a light texture.

Recipe information

Total Time
25 minutes

Ingredients

3 ounce sourdough bread, crust removed, torn into small pieces (about 1 cup), divided

1 tablespoon plus 1/3 cup olive oil

Kosher salt

freshly ground pepper

1 small garlic clove

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon sugar

1 head radicchio, leaves separated, torn if large

2 scallions, thinly sliced

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°. Toss half of bread with 1 tablespoon oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Bake, tossing once, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes.
Step 2
Pulse garlic, vinegar, mustard, sugar, remaining bread, and 2 tablespoons water in a blender to combine; let sit 5 minutes to soften bread. With motor running, gradually add remaining 1/3 cup oil; blend until smooth (bread will blend into dressing, thickening and flavoring it, while retaining some texture), about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Toss radicchio, scallions, croutons, and dressing in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper.

TagsSalad Salad Dressing Radicchio Chicory Leafy Greens Vegetable Side Starter Lunch Dinner Brunch Nut Free Dairy Free Vegetarian Quick Easy 30 Minutes or Less No-Cook Bon Appétit

Recipe notes

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