Honey-Lemon Radicchio & Endive Salad with Toasted Almonds
A vibrant salad where the natural bitterness of radicchio and endive is perfectly balanced by a zesty honey-lemon dressing and crunchy toasted almonds. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs radicchio, endive, honey into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 oz radicchio
- 3 oz endive
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Tear radicchio and endive into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl. Add 1/4 tsp sea salt and toss gently to help wilt the greens slightly.
- Step 2: In a small jar, combine honey, lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Shake vigorously until emulsified.
- Step 3: Pour dressing over greens and toss until evenly coated, letting the bitterness of the greens meld with the sweet-tart dressing.
- Step 4: Divide salad among plates, top with 2 tbsp toasted almonds each, and serve immediately while greens are crisp.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Lemon Radicchio & Endive Salad with Toasted Almonds take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (15 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Honey-Lemon Radicchio & Endive Salad with Toasted Almonds?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep radicchio from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Lemon Radicchio & Endive Salad with Toasted Almonds?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Honey-Lemon Radicchio & Endive Salad with Toasted Almonds for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Honey-Lemon Radicchio & Endive Salad with Toasted Almonds?
Mediterranean salads like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Added this to my weekly meal rotation. So satisfying.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
