RADICCHIO SALAD WITH CREAMY TAHINI AND SALTED SESAME SEEDS

Radicchio Salad with Creamy Tahini and Salted Sesame Seeds image

Provided by Alison Roman

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Flaky sea salt
1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon tahini
2 medium or 4 small heads of radicchio, leaves separated, large leaves torn
Olive oil (for drizzling)

Steps:

Lightly crush sesame seeds in a mortar and pestle (alternatively, place seeds in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a mug) and transfer to a small bowl. Add a few generous pinches of sea salt and toss to combine. Set aside.
Toss onion and lemon juice in a large bowl; season with kosher salt and pepper. Let sit 5 minutes to lightly pickle.
Meanwhile, mix yogurt, tahini, and 2 Tbsp. water in another small bowl until smooth; season tahini dressing with kosher salt and pepper.
Add radicchio to bowl with onion and drizzle with oil. Toss to coat; season with kosher salt and pepper. Transfer salad to a platter and drizzle with tahini dressing. Sprinkle reserved salted sesame seeds over salad.