Radicchio Salad with Caramelized Carrots and Onions

Name: Radicchio Salad with Caramelized Carrots and Onions
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup sliced almonds; 2 pounds carrots; ½ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons thyme leaves; 2¾ teaspoons kosher salt; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 medium red onions; 2 cloves garlic; 2⅓ tablespoons sherry vinegar; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 large head radicchio; 4 whole oranges; 2 cups parsley leaves

A vibrant winter salad featuring bitter radicchio, sweet caramelized carrots and onions, fresh oranges, and toasted almonds, all tossed in a citrus-honey vinaigrette. This colorful dish balances sweet, bitter, and citrus flavors with wonderful textural contrasts.

6 servings

47 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•½ cup sliced almonds
•2 pounds carrots
•½ cup olive oil
•2 tablespoons thyme leaves
•2¾ teaspoons kosher salt
•½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
•2 medium red onions
•2 cloves garlic
•2⅓ tablespoons sherry vinegar
•2 tablespoons orange juice
•1 tablespoon honey
•1 large head radicchio
•4 whole oranges
•2 cups parsley leaves

Cooking Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast almonds on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes; set aside.
10 min
2.
Cook carrots, 2 Tbsp. oil, 1 Tbsp. thyme, 1 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. red pepper, and 1 cup water in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until water is evaporated, about 15 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots are lightly browned and tender, about 5 minutes more.
20 min
3.
Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp. oil in another large skillet over medium-high. Add onions, 1 tsp. salt, and remaining 1 Tbsp. thyme and 1/4 tsp. red pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are lightly browned and tender, 10-12 minutes.
12 min
4.
Whisk garlic, vinegar, orange juice, honey, and remaining 1/4 cup oil and 3/4 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Add carrot mixture, onion mixture, radicchio, orange slices, and parsley and toss to coat. Top with reserved almonds.
5 min

Radicchio Salad with Caramelized Carrots and Onions

6 servings

47 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•½ cup sliced almonds

•2 pounds carrots

•½ cup olive oil

•2 tablespoons thyme leaves

•2¾ teaspoons kosher salt

•½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

•2 medium red onions

•2 cloves garlic

•2⅓ tablespoons sherry vinegar

•2 tablespoons orange juice

•1 tablespoon honey

•1 large head radicchio

•4 whole oranges

•2 cups parsley leaves

Cooking Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast almonds on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes; set aside.

10 min

Cook carrots, 2 Tbsp. oil, 1 Tbsp. thyme, 1 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. red pepper, and 1 cup water in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until water is evaporated, about 15 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots are lightly browned and tender, about 5 minutes more.

20 min

Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp. oil in another large skillet over medium-high. Add onions, 1 tsp. salt, and remaining 1 Tbsp. thyme and 1/4 tsp. red pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are lightly browned and tender, 10-12 minutes.

12 min

Whisk garlic, vinegar, orange juice, honey, and remaining 1/4 cup oil and 3/4 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Add carrot mixture, onion mixture, radicchio, orange slices, and parsley and toss to coat. Top with reserved almonds.

5 min