Charred Radicchio & Avocado Salad with Zhoug
Charred radicchio brings a pleasant bitterness that pairs with buttery avocado and a punchy, herb-laced zhoug for a lively contrast of flavors. Grilled lemon adds smoky brightness while Parmesan lends a savory finish. Charred Radicchio & Avocado Salad with Zhoug is ideal as a bold starter or a light dinner on warm evenings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Charred Radicchio & Avocado Salad with Zhoug, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 65 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 60
- Heart Health
- 91
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat (350 to 375 degrees F (175 to 190 degrees C)). Remove any wilted outer leaves from the radicchio, then slice the head in half lengthwise through the core.
- 2
Brush the cut sides of the radicchio, avocados, and lemon with 1 tablespoon oil; place them cut side down on the grill grate along with the whole jalapeño. Cover the grill. Grill the radicchio, turning once halfway, until charred, 2 to 3 minutes. Grill the avocados and lemon until the cut sides are charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Grill the jalapeño, turning to char all sides, about 8 minutes.
- 3
When cool enough to handle, remove the core and roughly chop the radicchio and avocado; place them in a serving bowl. Remove the stem from the jalapeño and, if desired, remove the seeds.
- 4
For the zhug, blend the jalapeño, the juice of the grilled lemon, parsley, cilantro, garlic, coriander, salt, and the remaining 4 tablespoons oil in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- 5
Add the lettuce, Parmesan, and zhug to the radicchio and avocado mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
- Calories 442.44 kcal High 22%
- Protein 7.17 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 30.42 g 11%
- Total Fat 33.65 g High 43%
- Saturated Fat 6.04 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 8.05 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 156.75 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 9.07 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 2.59 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 279.08 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 2.2 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 784.52 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 178.6 mcg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin C 66.47 mg Good Source 74%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Charred Radicchio & Avocado Salad with Zhoug is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Avocado, Butter Lettuce, Fresh Cilantro, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 442.44 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Charred Radicchio & Avocado Salad with Zhoug made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Butter Lettuce, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Parsley, Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Charred Radicchio & Avocado Salad with Zhoug?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 442.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Charred Radicchio & Avocado Salad with Zhoug easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Charred Radicchio & Avocado Salad with Zhoug healthy?
- Charred Radicchio & Avocado Salad with Zhoug has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 442.44 calories and 7.17 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 156.75 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.04 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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