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December 1, 2009

Lilly’s Radicchio Salad

Here’s another delicious salad, perfect for the holidays or for entertaining anytime. This flavorful salad, courtesy of Royal Rose Radicchio, includes Bourbon soaked raisins and glazed spicy pecan pieces.

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Lilly’s Radicchio Salad

Salad
1 small head of Royal Rose Radicchio, roughly shredded
1 head of endive, leaves pulled apart
½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and thinly sliced
1 cup celery, minced

Vinaigrette
2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
6 Tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Topping
1/3 cup raisins, soaked in 2 teaspoons Bourbon for 2 hours
½ cup pecan pieces, lightly toasted in a skillet and tossed with a mix of ¼ teaspoon each cumin and cayenne, plus 2 teaspoons brown sugar
4 Tablespoons Maytag blue cheese (or other fine quality blue cheese)

Methods/steps

Directions
Mix vinaigrette and toss lightly with salad ingredients. Divide among salad plates and garnish with raisins, pecans, and blue cheese.

Additional Tips

Tip: You can make the spiced pecans a day ahead.

MF&L Staff at Maine Food & Lifestyle magazine.

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