Radicchio and Citrus Salad with Preserved Lemon

A vibrant winter salad featuring crisp radicchio, sweet citrus, and a unique preserved lemon-miso dressing. Topped with toasted hazelnuts and anchovy-garlic dressing, this salad perfectly balances bitter, sweet, and umami flavors.

6 servings
35 min

Ingredients

  • ¼ piece preserved lemon, seeds removed, chopped
  • 6 tablespoons mild miso (such as white or yellow)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt
  • cup blanched hazelnuts
  • 4 fillets oil-packed anchovies
  • 1 clove garlic clove
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 to taste Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 heads heads of radicchio (such as Castelfranco, Treviso, and/or Chioggia), leaves separated, halved if large
  • 1 head red endive, leaves separated
  • 1 piece small Meyer lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed (optional)
  • 2 cups peeled orange rounds (such as Cara Cara
  • blood
  • and/or mandarins)

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Purée preserved lemon, miso, oil, honey, and lemon juice in a blender until smooth; season with salt.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Let cool, then cut in two.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Chop anchovies and garlic on a cutting board. Sprinkle lightly with salt and mash to a paste with the side of a chef's knife. Mix in a large bowl with oil and lemon juice; season dressing with salt and pepper. Add radicchio, endive, and Meyer lemon and toss to coat; taste and season with more salt and pepper as needed. Add orange rounds and half of hazelnuts; toss once to combine.

    15 min

  4. 4.

    Spread half of preserved-lemon purée onto a large platter (save remaining purée and use as a sandwich spread or a dressing for roasted vegetables). Top with salad; scatter remaining hazelnuts.

    5 min