Products

Radicchio

Also known as: Italian Chicory, Red Chicory, Red Leafed Chicory, Red Lettuce

Category:

Vegetables

Seasonality:

All Origins
USA

January: High
February: High
March: High
April: High
May: High
June: High
July: High
August: Medium
September: Medium
October: High
November: High
December: High

January: High
February: High
March: High
April: High
May: High
June: High
July: High
August: Medium
September: Medium
October: High
November: High
December: High

Uses

A trendy Italian chicory, Radicchio (pronounced rah-DEE-kee-oh; rah-DEE-chee-oh) is a popular salad green. Available in a wide range of colors including various shades of pink, red and green, the burgundy-red leafed Radicchio (with white ribs) is most common. Radicchio di Verona as it is sometimes referred to is a loose head that resembles small butterhead lettuce in both size and shape. The tender but firm leaves are comparable to Belgian Endive or escarole and bittersweet in flavor. An attractive addition to mixed salads, Radicchio from Melissa’s may also be used as a garnish, grilled, sautéed or baked.

Selection, Storage & Handling

Radicchio from Melissa’s is hand-selected for excellent quality. Choose crisp heads with full colored leaves. Avoid any signs of browning, blemishes or holes. The base core should be firm. Store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Rinse with cold water, pat dry. Trim leaves if adding to a salad or cut off core and remove any wilted leaves for cooking. Allow two medium-sized heads of Radicchio per four people.

For availability, please use our store locator or contact us at 1.800.588.0151 and/or hotline@melissas.com.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 10 medium leaves (80g)

Amount Per Serving
- Calories 20
- Calories from Fat: 0

% Daily Value*
- Cholesterol 0mg 0%
- Fiber (Not Available) 0%
- Protein 1g 0%
- Saturated Fat 0g 0%
- Sodium 20mg 1%
- Sugars (Not Available) 0%
- Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
- Total Fat 0g 0%