**Savory and Sophisticated: A Culinary Journey with Radicchio, Smoked Mozzarella, Balsamic Vinegar, and Prosciutto**
Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with this collection of recipes that showcase the harmonious blend of bitter radicchio, rich smoked mozzarella, tangy balsamic vinegar, and savory prosciutto. These recipes elevate simple ingredients to create dishes that are both visually stunning and bursting with flavor. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a variety of culinary delights, from an elegant salad dressed with a sweet and tangy balsamic vinaigrette to a hearty pasta dish tossed with sautéed radicchio and creamy smoked mozzarella. Indulge in the crispy, salty goodness of prosciutto-wrapped radicchio spears or savor the smoky-sweet flavors of a grilled radicchio and mozzarella sandwich. With each recipe, you'll discover a new way to appreciate the unique characteristics of these classic ingredients. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply seeking a gourmet meal at home, these recipes will leave you feeling satisfied and inspired.
PERFECTLY GRILLED RADICCHIO
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut the radicchio in quarters lengthwise, being sure to keep some of the stem attached to each quarter. Trim off any dark bits of stem. Submerge the radicchio quarters in ice water for 1 hour to remove some bitterness. Put a plate on top of the radicchio to keep them under water.
- In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients except the mozzarella. Mix well.
- Prepare a hot fire in your grill, or heat a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Drain the radicchio and place them on paper towels to absorb remaining water. Open up the leaves and spoon the olive oil mixture inside. Place the radicchio quarters on a baking sheet and pour the remaining marinade mixture. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Grill the radicchio until browned on the outside but still raw in the center, 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally. Be careful, as the oil mixture may flame up.
- When the radicchio begins to brown, pull from the grill, open up a section of each portion and place a slice of mozzarella inside. Place quarters back onto the sheet pan and place the pan directly on the grill for 5 minutes to melt the cheese. Drizzle any leftover dressing over the top of the grilled radicchio and serve warm.
- If making radicchio in advance: Before the party, have the radicchio drained and marinated in the vinaigrette in the refrigerator.
SAUTEED RADICCHIO WITH HONEY AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR
Serve this simple side of sauteed radicchio with grilled steak, chicken, or Italian sausages.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Rinse radicchio (leave some water still clinging to leaves). In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add radicchio and season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing, until tender, about 4 minutes. Add vinegar and honey and stir to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 g, Fat 1 g, Protein 1 g
TOASTED SMOKED-MOZZARELLA AND RADICCHIO SANDWICHES
Categories Sandwich Leafy Green Broil Quick & Easy Lunch Mozzarella Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 6 as a first course or light lunch
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté radicchio with vinegar, stirring, until wilted and tender, about 1 to 2 minutes. Season radicchio with salt and pepper and stir in parsley. Remove skillet from heat.
- Preheat broiler.
- On a baking sheet toast both sides of bread about 3 inches from heat until golden. Rub one side of each toast with garlic and season with salt. Divide radicchio among toasts, spreading evenly, and cover radicchio with mozzarella. Broil toasts until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
RADICCHIO WITH SMOKED MOZZARELLA, BALSAMIC VINEGAR, AND PROSCIUTTO
Categories Cheese Dairy Leafy Green Pork Side Roast Vinegar Mozzarella Gourmet Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 (side dish) servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 425°F.
- Arrange radicchio wedges, cut sides up, in a 2 1/2-quart shallow glass or ceramic baking dish (11 by 7 inches), then drizzle with oil and vinegar and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast radicchio, turning over once or twice, until wilted and tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Arrange cheese over radicchio, then arrange prosciutto over cheese and roast until cheese is just melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ENDIVE AND RADICCHIO WITH BALSAMIC-FIG REDUCTION
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 18m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Season the quartered pieces endive and readicchio with salt and pepper. Wrap each section with a half slice of ham. Brush the wrapped sections with extra-virgin olive oil and grill 7 to 8 minutes, turning every couple of minutes, until ham is crispy and lettuce sections are tender.
- Place figs and vinegar in a pot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Reduce the vinegar down to a few tablespoons, until the fig pieces are soft and vinegar is thick, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Arrange the lettuce on individual plates or a serving dish and spoon the fig and balsamic reduction over the lettuce, drizzling back and forth over the plate.
GRILLED RADICCHIO
Grilling radicchio not only gives it a smoky flavor but it also tames the bitterness it has when raw. This recipe is simple to prepare and would pair nicely with any grilled meat.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegan
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Place radicchio in a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and salt; toss to coat.
- Whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, mustard, and vinegar in a separate bowl. Set aside.
- Grill radicchio on the preheated grill for 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle reserved dressing over the top. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 623.9 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
ROASTED RADICCHIO
Roasting the radicchio mellows its slightly bitter flavor; balsamic vinegar adds a touch of sweetness. You can use either of the popular varieties of radicchio-round Verona or slender Treviso-in this recipe, since they both yield delicious results. Serve the radicchio wedges alongside the pasta.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Put radicchio wedges on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat, and turn each wedge so a cut side faces sheet. Roast, turning once, until leaves are wilted and slightly charred, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a platter.
- Just before serving, drizzle vinegar over each wedge, and garnish with cheese shavings.
Tips:
- To save time, use a mandoline to thinly slice the radicchio.
- If you don't have smoked mozzarella, you can use regular mozzarella cheese.
- For a more intense flavor, use aged balsamic vinegar.
- If you don't have prosciutto, you can use another type of cured meat, such as salami or pepperoni.
- Serve the radicchio salad immediately, while the cheese is still warm and melted.
Conclusion:
This radicchio salad with smoked mozzarella, balsamic vinegar, and prosciutto is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. The radicchio is slightly bitter, the cheese is creamy and flavorful, the balsamic vinegar is tangy and sweet, and the prosciutto is salty and savory. Together, these ingredients create a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
This salad is also very healthy. Radicchio is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber. Smoked mozzarella is a good source of calcium and protein. Balsamic vinegar is a good source of antioxidants. And prosciutto is a good source of protein and iron.
So, next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious appetizer or side dish, give this radicchio salad a try.
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