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Radicchio, Bean, and Feta Salad Recipe

This vibrant Radicchio, Bean, and Feta Salad is a delightful blend of bitter radicchio, creamy feta, and hearty beans, creating a refreshing dish full of flavor. Tossed in a zesty vinaigrette, it's perfect as a side or a light main course. Enjoy the crunchy textures and bright colors that make this salad a feast for both the eyes and the palate!
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Calories: 310kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 4

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon
  • 4 garlic cloves smashed
  • 1/4 sp.crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 upextra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 15.5- oz. cans white beans ; rinsed
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. Morton kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 upraw pistachios
  • 1 head of radicchio ; thinly sliced
  • 6 oz. brussels sprouts ; trimmed thinly sliced
  • 1/2 upcoarsely chopped dill ; divided
  • 8 oz. feta

Instructions

  • Zest and Juice Lemon: Use a vegetable peeler to remove wide strips of lemon zest, avoiding the white pith. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into a bowl, discarding seeds. Set juice aside.
    Hands zesting a lemon and squeezing juice into a bowl for salad.
  • Infuse Oil: In a medium saucepan, heat lemon zest, garlic, red pepper flakes, and oil over medium-low heat. Stir to break apart the garlic, reducing heat if necessary, and cook for 10–12 minutes until fragrant.
    Saucepan with lemon zest, garlic, and red pepper flakes simmering in oil
  • Combine Ingredients: Remove from heat, then add beans, reserved lemon juice, and salt to the saucepan. Season with black pepper and toss to combine. Let sit for at least 15 minutes.
    Beans, lemon juice, and seasonings being mixed into infused oil
  • Toast Pistachios: In a small skillet, toast pistachios over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until golden brown (about 5–8 minutes). Transfer to a cutting board and coarsely chop.
    Pistachios toasting in a skillet and being chopped for salad topping.
  • Prepare Salad Base: In a large bowl, combine radicchio, brussels sprouts, and ΒΌ cup of dill.
    Mixing radicchio, brussels sprouts, and dill in a large bowl.
  • Add Feta and Beans: Crumble feta into large pieces over the salad base. Using a slotted spoon, add the bean mixture (garlic and lemon zest included) to the salad.
    Crumbling feta and spooning beans over radicchio salad base
  • Drizzle and Toss: Drizzle the infused oil over the salad and toss to coat all ingredients.
    ouring infused oil over salad and tossing to coat
  • Serve: Transfer the salad to a platter and top with chopped pistachios and the remaining dill. Enjoy!
    Serving Radicchio Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pistachios and Dill

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 3mg