easyTime:30 mins - 1 hourServes:4
You may have heard me say this before,but I love radicchio. In fact,I am a fan of all members of the chicory or bitter-leaf family. I dislike aggressive bitterness,however. The best way to avoid that is to eat these leaves in season,which is late autumn and throughout winter. Sometimes,though,I just can’t help myself and I seek them out early.
The next best way to combat bitterness is to soak the chopped leaves in ice water for about 30 minutes. Most people don’t realise that this simple step removes about 60 per cent of the bitterness,leaving you with a crunchy,tender leaf that just loves a sweet and sour dressing like the one in this salad. This dish is on repeat in my house for good reason.