radicchio
noun
ra·dic·chio
ra-ˈdi-kē-ō 
plural radicchios
: a chicory of a red variety with variegated leaves that is used as a salad green
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That dependable radicchio holds up well to vinaigrette and is the perfect foil for all the other crunchy, savory, creamy things to keep it interesting, ’cause listen, nobody wants a boring salad.
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Kristen Tauer, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Chicory and bitter greens Popular in Italy and France, radicchio, Belgian endive, frisée and puntarelle are rich in inulin, which balances the gut microbiome.
—Dr. Steven Gundry, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
The elements of surprise and discovery are important parts of the radicchio design.
—Virgie Tovar, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Core the radicchio and remove any wilted outer leaves, then separate the leaves and tear into large, bite-size pieces.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
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Kristen Tauer, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Chicory and bitter greens Popular in Italy and France, radicchio, Belgian endive, frisée and puntarelle are rich in inulin, which balances the gut microbiome.
—Dr. Steven Gundry, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
The elements of surprise and discovery are important parts of the radicchio design.
—Virgie Tovar, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Core the radicchio and remove any wilted outer leaves, then separate the leaves and tear into large, bite-size pieces.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Radicchio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radicchio. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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