Contemporary American Easy

Citrus Salad with Radicchio, Dates, and Smoked Almonds

Name: Citrus Salad with Radicchio, Dates, and Smoked Almonds
Prep time: PT20MINUTES
Total time: PT20MINUTES
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Ingredients: 4 large navel oranges or grapefruits (peeled and segmented); 1 small head radicchio (halved, cored, and sliced thin); 1/2 cup pitted dates (chopped); 1/2 cup smoked almonds (coarsely chopped); 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A vibrant winter salad balancing bitter greens with bright fruit and smoky crunch.

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⏱️ 20 minutes Total Time

🍽️ 4 Serves

240 Calories

5g Protein

32g Carbs

12g Fat

Why This Recipe Works

This salad is built on high-contrast flavors, pairing the sharp bitterness of radicchio with the deep, jammy sweetness of dates. The smoked almonds provide a savory depth that grounds the bright citrus juices.

Instructions

Segment the citrus by slicing off the top and bottom of each fruit, then following the curve with a sharp knife to remove the skin and white pith. Cut between the membranes to release the segments into a bowl, then squeeze the remaining core to collect the juice; you should have about 2 tablespoons of juice.

💡 Using a serrated knife can make removing the peel and pith much easier on soft citrus.

Whisk the olive oil, salt, and pepper into the bowl with the reserved citrus juice until the dressing is emulsified.

💡 The dressing should look slightly thickened and opaque.

Add the sliced radicchio and chopped dates to the bowl and toss gently until the greens are well-coated with the dressing.

Arrange the dressed radicchio and dates on a platter or individual plates, nestle the citrus segments throughout, and scatter the chopped smoked almonds over the top. Serve immediately while the radicchio is still crisp and the almonds are crunchy.