Radicchio and apple salad with crispy cheese
8 servings
30 minutes
Radicchio and apple salad with crispy cheese is a refined combination of the bitter notes of radicchio, the freshness of apple, and the rich flavor of crispy parmesan. This salad embodies the balance of flavors and textures characteristic of Italian cuisine. The oven-baked crispy cheese adds a special depth and sophistication to the dish, while the honey-vinegar dressing with Dijon mustard highlights the sweet and tangy nuances of the components. This dish makes an ideal addition to a light dinner or festive table, especially with a glass of white wine. Radicchio, known for its bitter taste, pairs wonderfully with fruits and nuts, making this salad an unforgettable gastronomic experience.
1
Preheat the oven to 180˚C. Place a silicone mat on the baking sheet and divide 120 g of grated Parmesan into 8 mounds. (You can use parchment paper instead of a silicone mat, greased with oil.)
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 180 g
2
Press the cheese with your hands to flatten the lumps. Bake for 6-8 minutes until the cheese melts and browns. Move the baking sheet to a cool place and let it cool; break the cheese crisps into large pieces.
3
Heat honey in a small pan over medium heat. In a large bowl, mix honey, shallots, oil, vinegar, and mustard; season with salt and pepper.
- Honey: 2 tablespoons
- Shallots: 0.5 head
- Olive oil: 0.4 glass
- Wine vinegar: 3 tablespoons
- Dijon mustard: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Add radicchio, arugula, apple, and the remaining grated cheese; mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the salad garnished with prepared crispy cheese.
- Radicchio salad: to taste
- Arugula: 1 bunch
- Apple: 1 piece
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 180 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste