Radicchio and Chinese cabbage salad with honey dressing
4 servings
30 minutes
Radicchio and napa cabbage salad with honey dressing is a harmonious blend of freshness and light bitterness with the gentle sweetness of honey. Radicchio, known for its rich purple color and spicy flavor, pairs beautifully with crunchy napa cabbage. The honey-vinegar dressing with hints of sherry adds sophistication to the dish, softening the bitterness and revealing complex flavor nuances. Inspired by Yugoslav culinary traditions, this salad embodies the spirit of simplicity and naturalness characteristic of the Mediterranean region. It is perfect as a light appetizer or a side dish to meat dishes, adding freshness and textural contrast. Chilling before serving makes it even more refreshing, unveiling all the subtleties of flavor. This dish embodies a balance between natural bitterness and soft sweetness, creating an unforgettable gastronomic impression.
1
Finely shred the Beijing cabbage and radicchio.
- Napa cabbage (pak choi type): 500 g
- Radicchio: 250 g
2
In a bowl, mix honey, vinegar, and a little salt. Slowly add olive oil and pepper.
- Honey: 3 tablespoons
- Sherry vinegar: 3 tablespoons
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil: 0.3 glass
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
3
In a large bowl, mix the cabbage and radicchio, drizzle with dressing, and toss. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Napa cabbage (pak choi type): 500 g
- Radicchio: 250 g
