Difficulty: Easy
Time: 15 mins,
Servings: 6
3 of the
optional ingredients are from Middle Eastern or Persian markets. A great opportunity to try new flavors
& visit exotic markets. All
are available online too. Check out the beautiful products, artfully bottled by Alwadialakdar and showcased in lovely pix on Instagram. Pomegranate
molasses, sumac & rose water temper radicchio’s bitter beauty.
Amount
|
Measure
|
Ingredient
|
Prep Method
|
1
|
Large
|
Cucumber
|
I like to stripe
peel the cukes, leaving a little skin for flavor, but improving the texture
& visual appeal. If the seeds
are small you can leave them in, or scoop them out easily w/ a spoon if
desired. I often scoop the tough
seeds into a water pitcher for delish & refreshing cucumber water.
1
|
Large head
|
radicchio
|
Pull off the
pretty, well shaped outer leaves of the radicchio and arrange on a large
platter. Chiffonade the rest. Pick and wash any edible petals or
herbal garnishes you’d like to use.
Today we used rose geranium & African purple basil blossoms in
addition to the green herbs.
Put the
radicchio into a large mixing bowl.
Add
2
|
Medium
|
Apples
|
Diced
|
3
|
Small
|
Pears
|
Diced
|
2
|
Medium
|
Scallions
|
Thinly sliced
|
1
|
Pint
|
Blackberries
|
|
1 to 2
|
Teaspoons
|
Fresh ginger
|
Grated or minced
|
1
|
Small
|
Citrus
|
Meyer lemon, blood orange,
tangerine, navel
|
2
|
Tablespoons
|
Pomegranate molasses
|
Or maple syrup or honey
|
½
|
Teaspoon
|
Sea salt
|
Or sea salt blend. I love citrus or lavender salt
|
¼
|
Teaspoon
|
Black pepper
|
|
2
|
Tablespoons
|
Favorite fresh herbs
|
Basil, mint, oregano, sweet
herb, parsley, etc
|
¼ to ½
|
Teaspoon
|
Sumac
|
Optional
|
1
|
Tablespoon
|
Rose water
|
Optional
|
1
|
Small
|
Chili pepper
|
Or chili flakes, opt
|
Add any of the
optional ingredients you desire.
Stir well. If the radicchio
flavor is too bitter for you add more pomegrante molasses, maple syrup or
honey, and use a sweet citrus like a navel orange. Arrange on top of the beautiful radicchio leaves &
serve.
This is a great
dish to take to parties, brunches, pot lucks & picnics. It’s stunningly beautiful and delicious
w/ the bitter & sweet flavors of the radicchio & black berries. If you use some of the exotic
ingredients their perfume will start some fantastic conversations too. Any leftovers make great pita sammies!
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