Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Greens Endive and Escarole 13 Radicchio Recipes to Try ASAP By Corey Williams Corey Williams Corey Williams is a food writer for MyRecipes and Allrecipes. She has a decade of journalism experience. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on September 24, 2021 Close Photo: Kim Cornelison If you're not familiar with radicchio, an underutilized member of the chicory family, you're about to meet your new favorite ingredient. The hearty leaf vegetable adds a pop of wine red color, bittersweet flavor, and satisfying crunch to anything it touches. We've rounded up our favorite radicchio recipes, from grilled sides to restaurant-worthy main dishes. Enjoy! 01 of 14 Asiago Cremini Raddichio Bake View Recipe Buckwheat Queen Recipe creator stefychefy says this "fancy version of mac and cheese" is "rich, creamy, and the perfect comfort food." 02 of 14 Blue Cheese, Walnut, and Chicory Salad View Recipe Kim Cornelison "When chicory is combined with a sweet and tangy mustard vinaigrette, mixed with toasted, crunchy nuts, and wonderfully rich, subtly salty blue cheese, it all makes perfect sense," says Chef John. What Are Chicory Greens and How Do You Cook With Them? 03 of 14 Pasta with Gorgonzola Sauce and Radicchio View Recipe Buckwheat Queen Bitter radicchio is perfectly balanced by a rich and creamy Gorgonzola-nutmeg sauce. Garnish with Parmesan and parsley for a pop of color. 04 of 14 Vegan Baked Polenta with Radicchio View Recipe Buckwheat Queen Creamy polenta is topped with layers of vegan Gouda and a flavorful mixture of radicchio, onions, and carrots. 15 Fancy Vegan Recipes 05 of 14 Grilled Radicchio and Plum Salad View Recipe Rachel Lerro This is a "grilled radicchio and plum salad paired with fresh thyme, basil, sharp goat cheese, and aged balsamic," according to recipe creator Rachel Lerro. 06 of 14 Grilled Radicchio with Blue Cheese View Recipe Grilled Radicchio with Blue Cheese | Photo by France C. These grilled radicchio wedges, topped with blue cheese crumbles and pistachios, pair well with all sorts of grilled main dishes. 07 of 14 Grilled Salmon Radicchio Wraps View Recipe Soup Loving Nicole If you're looking for a flavorful recipe that's as delicious as it is nutritious, try these healthy salmon and radicchio wraps topped with pico de gallo and a 3-ingredient cream sauce. 08 of 14 Risotto Con Radicchio, Gorgonzola, Noci, e Crema di Balsamico View Recipe Buckwheat Queen "This is a true Italian winter favorite," according to reviewer and Allrecipes Allstar Buckwheat Queen. "The flavor and texture combination is enjoyable due to the tangy flavor of the Gorgonzola, sweetness of the walnuts, and the slight bitterness of the radicchio." 09 of 14 Grilled Radicchio Salad View Recipe Soup Loving Nicole Make this simple, nutty side dish with just five ingredients: radicchio, mushrooms, walnuts, cashews, and blue cheese salad dressing. 17 Warm Salads to Round Out Your Fall Meals 10 of 14 Roasted Lettuce, Radicchio, and Endive View Recipe Buckwheat Queen This warm salad of romaine lettuce, radicchio, endive, and chicory is seasoned with oregano, thyme, and dried chile pepper. Recipe creator and Allrecipes Allstar Buckwheat Queen suggests serving with crusty bread. 10 Belgian Endive Recipes to Try 11 of 14 Italian Chopped Salad View Recipe Project Foodie There's something for everyone in this flavorful Italian salad made with chickpeas, avocado, radicchio, tomatoes, salami, olives, cucumber, radish, broccoli, carrots, and provolone cheese. 12 of 14 Polenta Taragna with Taleggio and Radicchio View Recipe Buckwheat Queen Taragna, a Northern Italian side dish of polenta enriched with buckwheat flour, is absolutely delicious when served with grilled radicchio. 13 of 14 Refried Radicchio Verde View Recipe Soup Loving Nicole A simple mixture of refried beans, vegetarian beef crumbles, and salsa verde is served over iceberg lettuce and radicchio in this fun twist on taco salad. 14 of 14 More Inspiration Photo by Tommy. Try one of Our Best Escarole Recipes That Everyone Will Love. Plus, explore our entire collection of Endive and Escarole Recipes. Escarole and Beans Peach and Escarole Salad Escarole Siciliano Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit