Warm Radicchio, Bacon and Blue Cheese Salad

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt and cracked black pepper. Mix well. Set aside.

Step 2

Remove the outer leaves and quarter the radicchio. Set it aside. Larger heads of radicchio can be cut into eighths.

Step 3

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat and cook the bacon.

Step 4

Once it reaches your desired crispiness, remove the bacon from the pan and carefully soak up some of the bacon fat with a paper towel. Leaving behind some fat to sear the radicchio.

Step 5

Sear the radicchio in the bacon fat for 1-2 minutes per side. You just want it to be lightly browned and warmed.

Step 6

Place the warm radicchio on a serving platter, top it with crushed bacon, crushed pecans, and crumbled blue cheese.

Step 7

Drizzle everything with the balsamic dressing. Season with a tiny pinch of salt and cracked black pepper.

Step 8

Serve warm. Best enjoyed immediately.