Radish & Orange Salad with Bitter Greens
A crisp and refreshing salad that marries the bright sweetness of orange with the bitter notes of radicchio and endive. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs radishes, large orange segments, radicchio 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 120 calories and feeds 4, 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 radishes
- 1 large orange segments
- 2 cups radicchio
- 1 cup endive
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- pinch salt
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup thinly sliced radishes, 1 peeled and sectioned large orange, 2 cups chopped radicchio, and 1 cup chopped endive.
- Step 2: Whisk 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon honey, and a pinch each of salt and black pepper until emulsified.
- Step 3: Drizzle 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated, ensuring the bitter greens are lightly dressed.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Radish & Orange Salad with Bitter Greens 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 Radish & Orange Salad with Bitter Greens?
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 radishes from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Radish & Orange Salad with Bitter Greens?
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 Radish & Orange Salad with Bitter Greens for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Radish & Orange Salad with Bitter Greens?
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
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Substituted chicken for tofu and it worked beautifully.
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This has become our go-to salads dish. We make it weekly.
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Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.
