recipe | 2.10.2026

Mixed Chicory Salad with Winter Citrus & Herbed Buttermilk Vinaigrette

Serving Size

4

Cook Time

5 - 10 minutes

Difficulty

Easy

This Mixed Chicory Salad with Winter Citrus & Herbed Buttermilk Vinaigrette is a refreshing counterpoint to heartier wintertime (or year-round) dishes—clean, elegant, and full of contrast.

Ingredients

For the Winter Citrus & Herbed Buttermilk Vinaigrette

  • 2 oz Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 4 oz Buttermilk
  • 1 Tbsp Honey
  • 4 oz Extra virgin olive oil
  • Chopped fresh parsley, chives, and dill
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

 

For the Mixed Chicory Salad

  • 4 cups mixed bitter greens (Treviso, radicchio, frisee, endive, escarole)
  • 1 cup sweet citrus segments (tangerine, clementine, blood orange)
  • 4 oz Herbed buttermilk vinaigrette
  • Toasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds, for garnish
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions

For the Winter Citrus & Herbed Buttermilk Vinaigrette:

  • In a medium mixing bowl combine the vinegar, buttermilk, and honey
  • Season generously with salt and pepper, and while whisking vigorously, slowly add the oil until all is incorporated. Alternatively, this can be done in a blender
  • Stir in as much chopped herbs as you like, taste and adjust seasoning
  • Set aside

 

For the Mixed Chicory Salad:

  • In another large mixing bowl, combine the greens, citrus, and dressing and season with salt and pepper
  • Mix well, taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary
  • Transfer to serving dish and top with plenty of grated Parmesan cheese and toasted seeds
  • Serve immediately