Radicchio Slaw With Green Beans And Cauliflower Recipes

RADICCHIO SLAW

Steps:

• Prepare the dressing by placing the fennel seeds in a small saute pan over low heat. Toast, tossing occasionally, about 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly browned. Crush the toasted seeds with the edge or a pan, in a mortar and pestle, or seal in a plastic bag and roll with a rolling pin.
• In a saucepan, place the honey, cider vinegar, salt and pepper, and toasted fennel seeds. Bring to a boil, stirring well. Remove from heat. Whisk in olive oil and season, to taste.
• Place the romaine, radicchio, cabbage, and watercress in a large serving bowl. Add warm dressing and toss well. Serve immediately.

RADICCHIO SLAW

Steps:

• Put Romaine hearts and radicchio in a bowl of ice water, soak for 20 minutes, and drain. Add more fresh water and soak for an additional 20 minutes (this removes bitterness). Drain, dry and set aside.
• For the dressing:
• Place the fennel seeds in a small saute pan over low heat. Toast, tossing occasionally, about 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly browned. Crush the toasted seeds in a mortar and pestle or seal in a plastic bag and roll with a rolling pin.
• In a saucepan, place the honey, champagne vinegar and toasted fennel seeds. Bring to a boil, stirring well. Remove from heat. Whisk in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Place the radicchio, cabbage and watercress into a bowl. Add dressing while warm and toss well. Serve immediately.

ROASTED GREEN BEANS AND RADICCHIO WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Position 2 racks in center of oven; preheat to 450°F. Divide green beans and garlic between 2 heavy large rimmed baking sheets, spreading in single layer. Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and crushed red pepper. Roast until green beans begin to brown, about 15 minutes. Divide radicchio and vinegar between sheets; toss. Continue roasting until vegetables are tender and browned in spots, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND RADICCHIO SALAD

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F.
• Toss cauliflower with 1/4 cup oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Spread in 1 layer in a shallow baking pan (1 inch deep) and roast, turning over with tongs halfway through roasting, until tender and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes total. Cool in pan on a rack, then transfer to large bowl.
• Whisk together vinegar, shallot, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl, then add remaining 5 tablespoons oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Add half of dressing to cauliflower and toss to coat. Add romaine, radicchio, parsley, half of nuts, and remaining dressing to cauliflower and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with remaining nuts.

ROASTED GARLIC FOR RADICCHIO SLAW WITH GREEN BEANS AND CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place garlic on parchment-lined foil, drizzle with oil, and wrap. Roast until golden and soft, about 1 hour. Unwrap; let cool for 10 minutes. Squeeze cloves from peels.