Spring Citrus Salad with Radicchio + Fire Cider

Spring has sprung! With spring here, and summer soon on its way, vibrant harvests and rising temperatures are not far behind.

Looking for a fresh and zesty salad to brighten up your spring days? This Citrus Salad featuring Fire Cider is exactly what you need. It's packed with nutrient-rich radicchio, crunchy sunflower seeds, and tangy feta cheese, all dressed up with a fiery Fire Cider dressing to support your microbiome and balance your blood sugar.

Fire Cider, our version of Rosemary Gladstar's traditional apple cider vinegar-based tonic, is here to provide digestive support and release stagnation after colder months and heavy cold weather foods. Formulated with garlic bulb, rosemary leaf and raw honey this sweet-spicy gut health tonic can be taken up to three times a day, in a warming broth, toasty tea, taken straight from the bottle, or used as a salad dressing to add a little zippy, tangy, fermented fire. 

Ingredients

• 1 head of radicchio, chopped
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Dressing

• 2 tablespoons Fire Cider
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

How To

1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped radicchio, sunflower seeds, and crumbled feta cheese. Toss everything together until well mixed.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the Fire Cider, olive oil, and shallot. Add salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss again to evenly coat all the ingredients.

3. Serve immediately and enjoy the zingy flavor of the Fire Cider dressing with the earthy bitterness of radicchio, the nuttiness of sunflower seeds, and the tanginess of feta cheese. This salad is perfect as a light lunch or as a side dish for your favorite grilled meats or fish.

Tip: For extra crunch, you can toast the sunflower seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned. This will bring out their nutty flavor and make them even more delicious.

Et voila! A quick and easy recipe for a Citrus Salad featuring Fire Cider that will make your taste buds dance with joy. 

Why This Recipe Is Good For You

1. Radicchio: This leafy chicory is rich in nutrients like vitamin K, vitamin C, and folate. It also contains antioxidants like anthocyanins and kaempferol, which have been linked to a reduced risk of chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease. Radicchio is also high in fiber, which can support healthy digestion.

2. Sunflower seeds: These crunchy seeds are a good source of healthy fats, protein, and fiber. They're also rich in vitamin E, which is an antioxidant that helps protect your cells from damage. Eating sunflower seeds may help lower your cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation, and support healthy skin.

3. Feta cheese: This tangy cheese is lower in fat and calories than many other types of cheese. It's also a good source of calcium, which is important for strong bones and teeth. Feta cheese may also contain probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that can support a healthy gut microbiome.

4. Fire Cider: This spicy and tangy tonic is made from apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, horseradish, cayenne pepper, and other ingredients. It's often used as a natural remedy for colds, flu, and other respiratory infections. The ingredients in Fire Cider may also have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. Drinking Fire Cider may help boost your immune system, aid digestion, and reduce inflammation. Shoutout to the GOAT, Rosemary Gladstar, for creating this incredible formula (more on that here).

5. Olive oil: This heart-healthy oil is rich in monounsaturated fats, which can help lower your risk of heart disease. Olive oil is also a good source of vitamin E and antioxidants like polyphenols, which may have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Using olive oil in your salad dressing can also help your body absorb more nutrients from the vegetables in your salad.

6. Shallot: This flavorful member of the onion family is rich in antioxidants like quercetin, which may help lower your risk of chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease. Shallots also contain sulfur compounds that may have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Using shallots in your salad dressing can add depth and complexity to the flavor.