5-Minute Radicchio and Watercress Salad Recipe

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Daniel Gritzer
Daniel Gritzer
Daniel Gritzer
Senior Culinary Director
Daniel joined the Serious Eats culinary team in 2014 and writes recipes, equipment reviews, articles on cooking techniques. Prior to that he was a food editor at Food & Wine magazine, and the staff writer for Time Out New York's restaurant and bars section.
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Updated Apr. 16, 2019
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Why This Recipe Works

  • No frills and no extra work for this simple salad.

This quick and easy salad of hearty, peppery greens is the perfect side dish for a weeknight supper.

Recipe Details

5-Minute Radicchio and Watercress Salad Recipe

Active 5 mins
Total 5 mins
Serves 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces radicchio (about 1/2 medium head; 225g), cored, leaves torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 bunch watercress or arugula (about 2 ounces; 55g)
  • 2 radishes, very thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) fresh juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, toss together radicchio, watercress or arugula, radishes, lemon juice, and olive oil. Season with salt. Serve immediately.

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