Lettuce and radicchio salad with strawberries
6 servings
10 minutes
This salad is a true symphony of flavors, where the freshness of greens harmoniously combines with the berry tartness and the delicate spiciness of the dressing. Lettuce provides juiciness, while radicchio adds a slight bitterness that complements the sweetness of strawberries. White wine vinegar, mustard, and tarragon create an exquisite dressing that adds subtle spice to the dish. This salad is an ideal choice for warm summer days when you crave something light yet flavorful. It pairs wonderfully with white wines and makes a vibrant addition to main dishes of European cuisine. With its freshness and bright hues, the salad not only delights the taste buds but also becomes a centerpiece on the table.
1
Mix vinegar, sugar, tarragon leaves, mustard, and paprika in a small bowl. Add olive oil and gently whisk the sauce with a whisk.
- White wine vinegar: 3 tablespoons
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Tarragon leaves: 10 g
- Mustard: 2 teaspoons
- Paprika: 0.3 teaspoon
- Olive oil: 100 ml
2
Season the sauce with salt and pepper and whisk again. Again, not too vigorously.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Tear the radicchio and lettuce leaves into pieces, wash the strawberries and cut them in half. Thinly slice the onion into half rings.
- Radicchio salad: 1 bunch
- Lettuce: 1 piece
- Strawberry: 400 g
- Red onion: 1 head
4
Mix radicchio, lettuce, strawberries, and onion with the dressing in a large bowl. It's better to use clean hands to ensure the dressing thoroughly coats the salad leaves, strawberries, and onion.
- Radicchio salad: 1 bunch
- Lettuce: 1 piece
- Strawberry: 400 g
- Red onion: 1 head