Grilled Radicchio and Avocado Salad with Zhug

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This grilled radicchio and avocado salad uses zhug, a traditional green hot sauce from Yemen. In this version, we toned down the spice and added lemon for brightness.

Grilled Radicchio and Avocado Salad with Zhug in a large bowl with serving spoons
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 head radicchio

  • 2 avocados - halved, peeled, and pitted

  • 1 lemon, halved

  • 5 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 jalapeno pepper

  • 3/4 cup packed fresh parsley leaves

  • 3/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves

  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed

  • 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 head butterhead lettuce, torn

  • 1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat (350 to 375 degrees F (175 to 190 degrees C)). Remove any wilted outer leaves from radicchio, then halve the head lengthwise through the core.

  2. Brush cut sides of radicchio, avocados, and lemon with 1 tablespoon oil; arrange, cut sides down, along with the whole jalapeño, on grill grate. Cover grill. Grill radicchio, turning halfway through, until charred, 2 to 3 minutes. Grill avocados and lemon until cut sides are charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Grill jalapeño, turning to char on all sides, about 8 minutes.

  3. When cool enough to handle, core and roughly chop radicchio and avocado; transfer to a serving bowl. Stem and (if desired) seed jalapeño.

  4. For zhug, blend jalapeño, juice of grilled lemon, parsley, cilantro, garlic, coriander, salt, and remaining 4 tablespoons oil in a blender or food processor until smooth.

  5. Add lettuce, Parmesan, and zhug to radicchio and avocado mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

516 Calories
42g Fat
40g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 516
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 42g 54%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 277mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 14%
Dietary Fiber 17g 62%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 9g 19%
Vitamin C 147mg 164%
Calcium 199mg 15%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 1372mg 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.