Radicchio and Plum Salad

A sophisticated salad combining crispy bacon, bitter radicchio, sweet plums, and salty Gaeta olives, dressed in a warm sherry vinegar and mustard vinaigrette.

4 servings
18 min

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 small shallot
  • 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 head radicchio
  • 4 whole plums
  • ¼ cup Gaeta olives

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Cook bacon in dry medium skillet over medium-low heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 8-12 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.

    12 min

  2. 2.

    Reduce heat to low and cook shallot in same skillet, stirring often, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add vinegar, oil, mustard, and 1 Tbsp. water and whisk until smooth.

    2 min

  3. 3.

    Toss radicchio, plums, and olives in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.

    3 min

  4. 4.

    Transfer salad to a platter, then crumble bacon over.

    1 min