Radicchio & Pear Salad with Balsamic Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A vibrant salad where roasted radicchio's natural bitterness is tempered by sweet pear and a glossy balsamic reduction. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs radicchio, Bosc pear, balsamic vinegar 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 180 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

• 1 cup radicchio
• 1 Bosc pear
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp shaved Parmesan

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut 1 cup radicchio into bite-sized wedges, toss with 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 12 minutes until edges are crisp and slightly caramelized.
2. Step 2: Thinly slice 1 Bosc pear and toss with 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar and 1 tsp Dijon mustard; cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until reduced to a syrupy glaze and coats the back of a spoon.
3. Step 3: Arrange roasted radicchio on plates, top with pear slices, drizzle with the balsamic glaze, and sprinkle with 2 tbsp shaved Parmesan before serving.