Grilled Radicchio with Honey Ginger Dressing

2 heads radicchio
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Salt and pepper
3/4 cup safflower oil
2 scallions, chopped

Remove the outer leaves from the radicchio and cut into quarters along the base, leaving the stem end intact. Place the quarters in a bowl of ice water and submerge completely. Allow to soak for 30-60 minutes.

Preheat the grill. Remove the radicchio from the water bath and pat dry with a towel.

In a small bowl combine the rice wine vinegar, honey, soy sauce, minced ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk until blended. While whisking, slowly pour 1/2 cup of the safflower oil into the dressing.

Brush the radicchio with the remaining oil. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper and place on the preheated grill. Grill on high, searing each side to a golden brown before removing. Serve immediately drizzled with the dressing and topped with chopped scallions.


Makes 4 servings.