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    Winter Salad with Radicchio, Fennel, Pomegranate, and Grana Padano DOP

    Group 393Easy
    Group 3824 per.
    T115 min.

    Discover how to prepare a tempting winter salad that combines flavours and colours: the slightly bitter taste of radicchio, the crunchy freshness of fennel, the sweetness of pomegranate seeds, and the unique flavour of Grana Padano DOP. Perfect as a light side dish or a complete meal, this recipe brings the perfect balance of lightness and flavour to your table.

    Ingredients

    2 heads of radicchio
    2 fennel bulbs
    1 pomegranate
    200g Grana Padano DOP
    Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) to taste
    Salt to taste
    Pepper to taste

    Preparation

    STEP 1

    Start preparing your mixed winter salad by thoroughly cleaning the radicchio and fennel. Then, cut the radicchio into thin strips and slice the fennel thinly (using a mandoline is recommended) to get delicate and uniform slices. Transfer the vegetables to a large bowl, ready for dressing.

    STEP 2

    Carefully remove the seeds from the pomegranate, setting half the seeds aside for the final decoration, and using the other half to extract the juice. The pomegranate juice will add a sweet and slightly acidic touch, perfect for balancing the bitterness of the radicchio.

    STEP 3

    In a small bowl, combine the pomegranate juice with 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Emulsify well until you get a creamy and slightly thick consistency, then use it to dress the salad.

    STEP 4

    Add the remaining pomegranate seeds and finish with generous shavings of Grana Padano DOP. Mix gently and serve your tempting winter salad immediately!

    Tips and Suggestions

    What vegetables should you eat in winter?

    During winter, it is advisable to favour seasonal vegetables, which are rich in vitamins and antioxidants. Among the most suitable are radicchio and fennel, which we used in this recipe, but also cabbage, broccoli, Savoy cabbage, carrots, and pumpkin. These vegetables not only help to strengthen the immune system but also bring colour and flavour to your winter dishes.

    How to enrich the salad?

    To make the salad tastier and more nutritious, you can add fresh or dried fruit, such as pomegranate seeds, walnuts or almonds, cheese shavings like Grana Padano DOP, various seeds, and a dressing based on extra virgin olive oil. This way, every bite becomes a perfect balance of flavours and textures!

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