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Citrus salad with bitter greens

Sharp, juicy, slightly dramatic in a very good way

⏱️ Time estimate: about 15 minutes

Bitter greens layered with sliced citrus and shallot, then seasoned with citrus juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper right on the platter.

Citrus salad with bitter greens arranged on a platter

Ingredients

  • 1 to 2 heads bitter greens, such as radicchio, treviso, castelfranco, or escarole, roughly torn
  • 1 tangerine, orange, blood orange, or grapefruit, sliced about 1/4 inch thick
  • 1/2 small shallot or red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice or acidic orange juice, or 1 tablespoon orange juice if sweeter
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Arrange the salad. Layer the torn bitter greens, citrus slices, and shallot on a large platter.
  2. Season as you go. Drizzle with the citrus juice, vinegar, and olive oil, seasoning with salt and black pepper between layers and on top.
  3. Serve. Taste and adjust based on how sweet your citrus is or how bitter your greens are. If raw onion feels too aggressive, rinse it in cold water first.