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Three different bitter greens—Belgian endive, radicchio, and arugula—give this starter salad vibrant color and delectable crunch. Bright pink quick-pickled onions double as an eye-catching salad ingredient and a dressing when you sprinkle the pickling liquid over the leafy greens. Toasted walnuts add a warm, earthy flavor that complements the tangy bite of the onions, but feel free to swap them out for pumpkin seeds or whole wheat croutons if you don’t eat nuts. This simple tricolor salad is great to serve alongside a hearty soup or shepherd’s pie to turn dinnertime into an elegant experience.
Tip: Be sure to save the remaining pickled onions for later; they will keep in the fridge for up to two weeks.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 1 Belgian endive, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 head radicchio, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup fresh arugula
- 2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl combine onion, vinegar, salt, and maple syrup. Pour ½ cup boiling water over top; mix well. Let stand 30 minutes to 1 hour to quick pickle.
- In a medium bowl combine endive, radicchio, and arugula. Add ¼ cup of the pickled onion and 1 to 2 tablespoons of the pickling brine; toss to combine. Sprinkle with walnuts.
Comments (2)
(5 from 1 vote)Sounds so good! How long will pickled onions stay good in fridge?
Hi Mary, They'll keep up to two weeks.