radicchio

or ra·di·chi·o

[ rah-dee-kee-oh, ruh- ]

noun

1. a variety of chicory originating in Italy, having a compact head of reddish, white-streaked leaves: leaves and roots may be cooked or used raw in salads.

radicchio

/ ræˈdiːkɪəʊ /

noun

1. an Italian variety of chicory, having purple leaves streaked with white that are eaten raw in salads

Word History and Origins

Origin of radicchio¹

From Italian

Example Sentences

Similarly, Food critic Tom Sietsema recommends sauerkraut and radicchio.

From Washington Post

Sometimes I fry them and slip them into a sandwich, occasionally with something tangy, typically kimchi, which I try to keep around for snacking, or something bitter, such as stray radicchio or another vegetable with some bite.

From Washington Post

When ready to serve, in a medium bowl, toss the radicchio and apple with the remaining oil, the lemon juice and the remaining salt and pepper.

From Washington Post

Toss together the radicchio, arugula, apple and pumpkin seeds in a medium bowl.

From The Daily Beast

This reminds me of the luscious radicchio di Treviso my parents would grill when I visited them in Venice.

From The Daily Beast