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.
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
- •⅓ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
- •1 tablespoon tahini
- •2 medium heads radicchio
- •2 tablespoons Olive oil
Cooking Instructions
- 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.
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.
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.
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
