This radicchio fennel and clementine salad is delicate and delicious. A great and authentic Italian salad for gourmet food lovers that is also healthy and supports liver and gut health.
This salad is made mixing two types of radicchio: “radicchio di Chioggia” which is a round shape, red-purple type of salad and “radicchio variagato di Castelfranco” that looks like a light, yellowish type of salad with few small purple spots. They both are named after the place they originated form in Italy. You can easily find “radicchio di Chioggia” in UK, in Wholefoods, and local vegetable market stalls, as it is easily grown in Kent.The lighter one, can be found in speciality shops like Natoora.
Benefits of radicchio
The main benefit of radicchio is in supporting the liver in its detoxification pathways and aiding digestion. The red pigment is rich in anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory.
Benefits of fennel
Fennel is a low calories vegetables, rich in fibre but gentle on your gut. It is also rich in a vast array of phytonutrients, and traces of minerals and vitamins.
This salad is great with no salt, and just a little sprinkle of extra-virgin olive oil, making it a great choice for those on a low sodium diets. The sweetness of the clementine perfectly complement the bitterness of the red radicchio, creating the perfect balance flavours and texture.
This is a great salad to accompany those fat rich meals typical of the winter season.
gluten-free | dairy-free | nut-free | Vegan | Good for Liver & Gut health.
Ingredients
- Few leaves of red radicchio
- Few leaves of radicchio di Castelfranco
- 2 slices of fennel chopped up
- 1 slice of clementine
- A sprinkle of extra virgin olive oil
Method
Simply put all the ingredients together in a salad bowl, season with a sprinkle of olive oil and toss. Enjoy!
10 Science-Based Benefits of Fennel and Fennel Seeds (healthline.com)
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