Seared Radicchio and Roasted Beets

A colorful and elegant salad featuring tender roasted beets and charred radicchio, finished with a pomegranate reduction and fresh pomegranate seeds. The dish balances earthy, bitter, and sweet flavors.

4 servings
1 hr 4 min

Ingredients

  • 6 whole medium beets, scrubbed
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt
  • 2 heads radicchio
  • 1 cup pomegranate juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ½ cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1 to taste flaky sea salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss beets with 1 Tbsp. oil on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet; season with kosher salt. Roast, tossing once, until skins are charred and beets are tender, 40-50 minutes. Let cool.

    50 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook radicchio wedges on cut sides until browned, about 2 minutes per side.

    4 min

  3. 3.

    Add pomegranate juice to skillet; bring to a boil and cook until thickened and syrupy, about 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar; season with kosher salt.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Tear beets open and place around radicchio; spoon dressing over. Top salad with pomegranate seeds, sprinkle with sea salt, and drizzle with remaining 2 Tbsp. oil.

    5 min