Chicory Salad with Grapefruit and Miso Ranch Dressing

Name: Chicory Salad with Grapefruit and Miso Ranch Dressing
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½-inch piece ginger, peeled, finely grated; 1 garlic clove, finely grated; 3 tablespoons buttermilk; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons whole-milk Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives; 2 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons white miso; ¼ teaspoon onion powder; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1 grapefruit; 1 toasted nori sheet, coarsely torn; 1 pound mixed chicories (such as red endive, yellow endive, escarole, radicchio, Treviso, and/or frisée), trimmed, leaves separated; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds; A spice mill or mortar and pestle

By Andy Baraghani

April 21, 2017

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What makes this salad special is the miso ranch dressing and the pulverized nori. You can switch up the salad greens and add whatever fruit and/or vegetable you prefer, but we’re especially into the pairing of bitter greens and sour citrus.

Recipe information

Yield
4 servings

Ingredients

1 ½-inch piece ginger, peeled, finely grated

1 garlic clove, finely grated

3 tablespoons buttermilk

3 tablespoons mayonnaise

3 tablespoons whole-milk Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon finely chopped chives

2 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar

2 teaspoons white miso

¼ teaspoon onion powder

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

1 grapefruit

1 toasted nori sheet, coarsely torn

1 pound mixed chicories (such as red endive, yellow endive, escarole, radicchio, Treviso, and/or frisée), trimmed, leaves separated

1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Special Equipment

A spice mill or mortar and pestle

Preparation

Step 1
Mix ginger, garlic, buttermilk, mayonnaise, yogurt, chives, vinegar, miso, and onion powder in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Let sit 10 minutes to let flavors meld.
Step 2
Meanwhile, finely grate ½ tsp. zest from grapefruit; stir into dressing. Using a sharp knife, cut all peel and white pith from grapefruit; discard. Cut remaining grapefruit crosswise into ½" rounds. Coarsely tear grapefruit into chunky pieces. Finely grind nori in spice mill or with mortar and pestle.
Step 3
Toss chicories with miso ranch; taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add grapefruit and toss again. Top with nori and sesame seeds.
Step 4
Do Ahead: Dressing can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill, or freeze up to 3 months.

TagsSalad Grapefruit Citrus Fruit Miso Endive Chicory Leafy Greens Vegetable Escarole Radicchio Frisée Buttermilk Dairy Yogurt Winter Quick Easy Side Vegetarian Healthyish Lunch Dinner Bon Appétit

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