Countdown #5 Radicchio and Grape Salad with Pecorino and Pistachios

Recipe courtesy Chris Cosentino

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Total Time:
35 min
Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Yield:
6 to 8 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup whole pistachios
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • Salt
  • 1 1/2 cups Concord grapes (with seeds)
  • 1 bunch fresh tarragon, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups Fantasy grapes (seedless)
  • 1 1/2 cups Red Flame grapes (seedless)
  • 2 heads Chioggia radicchio
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Zinfandel Vinaigrette, recipe follows
  • Wedge young Pecorino, for garnish

Directions

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.

Toss the pistachios in 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt. Toast in the oven until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside to cool

Heat 2 medium saute pans over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to each. To one of the pans add the Concord grapes and half the tarragon. To the other pan add the Fantasy and Red Flame grapes and the remaining tarragon. Blister the skins for 2 to 3 minutes for the Concord grapes and 3 to 4 minutes for the Fantasy and Red Flame grapes. Once blistered, place the grapes on a sheet pan to cool.

Split the head of the radicchio and remove the core. Slice the head into 1/4-inch ribbons and place in a mixing bowl.

Once the grapes are cool, toss them in the bowl with the radicchio and pistachios, season with salt and black pepper, and then dress with the Zinfandel Vinaigrette and mix gently.

To serve: Place on a large platter to share family style or divide the salad among 6 to 8 plates. With a vegetable peeler, shave the Pecorino over the salad and finish with a grind of black pepper.

Zinfandel Vinaigrette:

  • 1/4 cup Zinfandel vinegar, or good quality red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Splash fresh lemon juice

Pour the vinegar into a mixing bowl and then gradually whisk in the oils. Once the oils are incorporated, season with salt and pepper. To help with the final balance, squeeze in a bit of lemon juice.

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  • on August 24, 2012

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    I loved the combined flavors of the three types of grapes. The colors throughout the salad are light and refreshing. The red Radiccio, three colors of grapes, green Pistachios, & white cheese slices. It is a masterpiece to serve as a portion of a Special Meal. Be certain to slide your pointer to the X in the lower Right Corner of the photo of the Finished Salad. You will also be given a Video of a pair of Food Network Chefs creating this very tempting Salad! Enjoy!

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  • on November 14, 2010

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    Pretty, holiday perfect. Definately a keeper.
    While watching the program, I noticed that Chris had a cloth bracelet on that was long enough to touch the food. Watch that!

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