Radicchio

How to select

Choose radicchio with a nice maroon, red, or purple color.
Leaves should be tender and fresh.
Avoid radicchio with torn, dry, or yellow leaves.

How to prepare

Remove any wilted or discolored leaves.
Cut the whole radicchio in half lengthwise, including the stem.
Cut out the V-shaped stem from each half at an angle.
The radicchio can now be cut as necessary for your recipe (quarters, separated into leaves, sliced).

How to store

Refrigerate unwashed radicchio in the coolest part of the fridge and use within 2-3 days.

Peak season

Winter, spring

Ways to use

Radicchio is good sauteed.
Radicchio can be eaten raw.
Toss it into a lettuce salad for some added crunch.

Fun facts

Radicchio is native to the Mediterranean and has been used in Italy for centuries. Radicchio belongs to the daisy family (Asteraceae). Radicchio grows quickly, needing only 75-90 days unitl ready to harvest.