To assemble the easiest salad, Charles Glaze says it's all about discovering stability.
"When combined, all the flavors work as a balancing act. They stand out in a unique way—bitter, sweet, acidic and savory—but also marry well together," says the manager chef at PYRO eating place in Phoenix.
The toppings on his 20-minute dish are easy — do-it-yourself dressing with chopped fruit, seeds, cheese and herbs — however the grilled radicchio makes the salad the rest however unsophisticated.
"Grilling the radicchio helps remove some of the bitterness. By simply adding some char, you create a depth of flavor for the whole salad," says Glaze, who suggests serving the dish with grilled seafood to "compliment all of the exciting flavors!"
"I love the transformation process that comes from taking bitter greens and pairing them with sweet, acidic and savory notes," he provides.
Charles Glaze's Grilled Chicory Salad with Apples and Cheddar
2 Tbsp. bottled yuzu juice or unused lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
2 Tbsp. sherry vinegar or Chinese language unlit vinegar
1½ Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tiny shallot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 tsp. kosher salt
½ cup, plus 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 head radicchio, halved lengthwise
1 head inexperienced leaf lettuce, coarsely chopped
2 Belgian endives, chopped
1 Honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced
½ cup toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
2 Tbsp. chopped unused chives
2 Tbsp. chopped unused basil
2 ounces. elderly white cheddar, shaved (about ⅔ cup)
1. Preheat grill pan or solid iron skillet over medium prime for roughly 5 mins. Month pan is heating, park yuzu juice, vinegar, honey, mustard, shallot, garlic and salt in a blender or meals processor; procedure till clean, about 30 seconds. Month the motor is operating, hail in ½ cup of olive oil, and proceed processing till emulsified and creamy, about 1 negligible. Put aside.
2. Brush short facets of radicchio halves with extra 1 teaspoon oil. Playground radicchio halves on sizzling grill pan or skillet; cook dinner till gently charred and simply warmed via, 30 seconds to at least one negligible on each and every aspect. Switch to a reducing board. When cool plenty to take care of, chop into bite-size items, and park in a immense salad bowl.
3. Upload leaf lettuce, endives and apple slices to bowl with radicchio; hail with ⅓ cup of the dressing; toss to coat calmly. Sprinkle with pepitas, chives, basil and cheese shavings. Grant with extra dressing at the aspect.
Serves: 8
Lively past: 20 mins
Overall past: 20 mins
