Balsamic-Marinated Radicchio with Fresh Ricotta
A sophisticated Italian appetizer featuring broiled radicchio marinated in a balsamic-garlic dressing, served with creamy fresh ricotta and fragrant basil leaves. The bitter radicchio is perfectly balanced by the sweet balsamic marinade and rich ricotta.
Ingredients
- •2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- •5 cloves garlic
- •1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- •½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- •1 pound radicchio
- •½ cup basil leaves
- •½ pound fresh ricotta
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Preheat broiler.
5 min
- 2.
Whisk together vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, 1/2 cup oil, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a large bowl.
5 min
- 3.
Put radicchio in a 4-sided sheet pan and toss with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat, turning occasionally, until slightly wilted, 3 to 4 minutes.
4 min
- 4.
Add hot radicchio to balsamic marinade and gently toss to coat. Cover bowl (to keep heat in) and marinate, tossing once or twice, at least 1 hour.
60 min
- 5.
Transfer radicchio to a serving dish, pouring some of marinade over top. Scatter basil over radicchio. Drizzle ricotta with oil in a small bowl and serve with radicchio.
5 min
- 6.
Fontaleoni Vernaccia di San Gimignano '07
