Radicchio with Creamy Tahini and Salted Sesame Seeds

A elegant and vibrant salad featuring crisp radicchio leaves dressed with a creamy tahini-yogurt dressing, pickled red onions, and topped with salted crushed sesame seeds. The perfect balance of bitter, creamy, and nutty flavors.

4 servings
18 min

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky sea salt
  • ½ small red onion
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt and pepper
  • cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 2 medium heads radicchio
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Lightly crush sesame seeds in a mortar and pestle (alternatively, place seeds in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a mug) and transfer to a small bowl. Add a few generous pinches of sea salt and toss to combine. Set aside.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Toss onion and lemon juice in a large bowl; season with kosher salt and pepper. Let sit 5 minutes to lightly pickle.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Meanwhile, mix yogurt, tahini, and 2 Tbsp. water in another small bowl until smooth; season tahini dressing with kosher salt and pepper.

    3 min

  4. 4.

    Add radicchio to bowl with onion and drizzle with oil. Toss to coat; season with kosher salt and pepper. Transfer salad to a platter and drizzle with tahini dressing. Sprinkle reserved salted sesame seeds over salad.

    5 min