Radicchio

Tahini, a creamy sesame seed paste, adds a new twist to the dressing for the salad.

The sweet oranges and the smoky bacon in this salad balance the gentle bitterness of the radicchio; the pecans give the whole thing a nutty crunch.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. A delicious and colorful dish that can be made any time of year.

These are great for a picnic. They taste even better when made a few hours ahead, which allows the flavors to blend.

Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 25 min

The most popular dish on the menu at The Atlantic Inn. It is served with sautéed bacon and radicchio and Honey Mustard Sauce .

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Smoked duck adds elegance to this salad. Smoked turkey would also work well.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

If you can't find Cabrales cheese, substitute Roquefort or Danish blue cheese.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Radicchio, curly endive, butter lettuce and arugula are perfectly blended in this simple salad and tossed with a lemony dressing. Chef Hearon suggests uncorking a crisp Ligurian white wine or a California Charbono.

The greens for the following salad may be washed and spun dry a day in advance and kept wrapped in paper towels in a plastic bag and chilled. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This gets its distinctive pink color from the addition of red wine and radicchio.