Description
Orange & Radicchio Salad with Pomegranate Seeds is a simple yet elegant salad that offers a balance of bitter, sweet, and tangy flavors. It’s a vibrant dish, perfect for any occasion, and pairs wonderfully with both savory mains and light appetizers. Radicchio, known for its slightly bitter taste, is complemented by the sweet, juicy orange segments and the crunch of toasted nuts. The addition of pomegranate seeds gives the salad a pop of color and an irresistible crunch.
Ingredients
For the salad:
1 medium head radicchio, cored and thinly sliced (or torn into bite-sized pieces)
2 large oranges (blood orange, Cara Cara, or navel), peeled and segmented
½ cup pomegranate seeds
¼ small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
¼ cup toasted pistachios or walnuts (optional, for crunch)
A handful of arugula or baby spinach (optional, to soften the bitterness)
For the dressing:
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
1 tsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp fresh orange juice (squeeze from one of the orange ends)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the citrus:
Slice off both ends of each orange.
Using a sharp knife, cut away the peel and pith following the curve of the fruit.
Slice into rounds or cut between the membranes to make segments.
2. Make the dressing:
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, orange juice, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as desired.
3. Assemble the salad:
In a large bowl, toss radicchio (and arugula, if using) with half the dressing.
Arrange on a platter or individual plates.
Scatter orange segments, pomegranate seeds, onion slices, and nuts on top.
Drizzle with the remaining dressing.
4. Garnish & serve:
Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt and a few fresh mint leaves or shaved Parmesan for extra depth.
Serve immediately — it’s crisp, tangy, and stunning on any holiday table.
Notes
This vibrant Orange & Radicchio Salad with Pomegranate Seeds is refreshing and full of color! Drizzle with a light citrus vinaigrette and sprinkle with toasted nuts or feta for extra flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 120
Keywords: Radicchio salad with orange and pomegranate, citrus radicchio salad, winter salad with pomegranate, healthy salad with radicchio