11 minutes
A delicious and warm salad with radicchio, arugula, hazelnuts, and melted cheese, perfect for a quick and flavorful dish.
tablespoons
to taste
to taste
Radicchio, cored and coarsely shredded
0 lb
0 oz
Crucolo Cheese, grated
0 lb
Toasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
cups
to taste
1. Prepare Vinaigrette
In a large bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar and 0.25 cups of extra-virgin olive oil. Season the mixture generously with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
2. Toss Greens with Vinaigrette
Add the shredded radicchio and arugula to the bowl, tossing them well to coat with the vinaigrette. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
3. Broil Salad
Pile the dressed radicchio and arugula onto ovenproof plates or a large ovenproof platter. Sprinkle the grated Crucolo cheese evenly over the top. Place under the broiler for about one minute, until the cheese melts and becomes slightly golden.
4. Finish and Serve
Remove the salad from the broiler and sprinkle the toasted hazelnuts over the top. Finish with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Serve immediately while warm.
. Replace radicchio and arugula with endive, kale, or a mix of baby greens for different levels of bitterness and texture. . For a sweeter variant, try adding some baby spinach or roasted butternut squash.
. Substitute hazelnuts with walnuts, almonds, pine nuts, or pecans. Each type of nut will bring a different flavor profile and level of crunch. . For a nut-free version, consider roasted seeds like pumpkin or sunflower.
. Swap the cheese with a smoked gouda to introduce a smoky flavor. . Use a tangy blue cheese like Gorgonzola for a sharp, pungent twist. . Try goat cheese for a creamier texture and a tangy kick.
. Instead of the original cheese, use goat cheese, blue cheese, feta, or shaved Parmesan. . For a dairy-free version, try nutritional yeast flakes or a vegan cheese alternative that melts well.
. Use a balsamic reduction to drizzle over the salad for a sweet and tangy glaze. . A lemon-tahini dressing can offer a creamy and tangy Middle Eastern twist. . Try a fig vinaigrette for a sweet and unique flavor profile.
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