Radicchio and Arugula Salad with Dates, Hazelnuts, and Feta

A sophisticated salad combining the bitter notes of radicchio and peppery arugula with sweet dates, toasted hazelnuts, and creamy feta cheese, all dressed in a red wine and balsamic vinaigrette.

4 servings
17 min

Ingredients

  • ½ cup hazelnuts
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 heads radicchio
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 12 whole dates
  • 3 ounces feta cheese

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Place hazelnuts on baking sheet; toast until fragrant and skins begin to crack, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool briefly. Wrap hazelnuts in kitchen towel; rub briskly to remove as much skin as possible. Chop hazelnuts coarsely; set aside. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

    12 min

  2. 2.

    Combine vinegars in small bowl. Whisk in olive oil; season with salt and pepper.Combine radicchio, arugula, dates, and hazelnuts in serving bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Sprinkle feta over salad.

    5 min

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