Radicchio, Bean, and Feta Salad
A bold, bitter-sweet salad combining crisp radicchio, creamy white beans, and salty feta with a bright lemon dressing, perfect as a hearty side or light main.
Ingredients
- 1 head of radicchio, chopped
- 1 can of beans (cannellini or kidney), drained and rinsed
- 100g feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Nuts or seeds for crunch
Instructions
- 1.Prep Vegetables: Soak onion in cold water for 5 mins to mellow flavor. Drain.2.Make Dressing: Whisk oil, lemon juice, honey, mustard, and garlic.3.Combine: Toss radicchio, beans, onion, and half the dressing.4.Finish: Top with feta, walnuts, and parsley. Drizzle remaining dressing.
Notes
- Massage radicchio with ½ tsp salt to reduce bitterness
- Substitute chickpeas for cannellini beans
- Vegan option: Omit feta or use tofu-based alternative