Hawaiian-Inspired Sweet and Bitter Salad
Ingredients
Dressing
- macadamia oil from @maidenhawaiinaturals
- grapefruit juice
- dash of maple syrup
- generous amount of salt and pepper
Salad components
- radicchio
- baby spinach
- farro
- grapefruit
- strawberries
- avocado
- Hawaiian Sea Salt Macadamias from @maunaloamacnut
Preparation
Combine macadamia oil, grapefruit juice, a dash of maple syrup, and generous salt and pepper to make the dressing.
Cut radicchio into ribbons and marinate it in the dressing for half an hour.
Cook farro according to package instructions, then toss it in the dressing while still hot.
Slice the grapefruit, strawberries, and avocado.
In a large bowl, combine the marinated radicchio, dressed farro, baby spinach, sliced grapefruit, strawberries, avocado, and macadamia nuts.
Toss everything together and serve immediately.
Tips
Pair bitter ingredients like radicchio and grapefruit with sweet elements such as strawberries and rich elements like avocado to balance flavors.
Marinating radicchio in dressing helps reduce its bitterness and enhances the overall taste.
