In the following guide, we will learn if Radicchio belongs on Pizza. Spoiler: of course it does, it’s delicious! You may enjoy radicchio grilled, raw or cooked. There’s no vegetable quite like Radicchio, although it can look similar to a red cabbage, it tends to have a more bitter taste.
Radicchio is full of great things like vitamin K, zinc, and copper and works well in Italian dishes like pasta, soup, pizza, and salads.
Radicchio on Pizza
As a vegetable, Radicchio is a fairly unusual pizza topping.
Radicchio is a fantastic topping on so many different varieties of pizza.
Did you know these Pizza facts?
This doesn’t have anything to do with Radicchio on pizza, however here are three random pizza facts for you to sound like an expert;
Pizza fact 1: Consumption of pizza has increased American’s consumption of cheese by 41% since 1995
Pizza fact 2: The first documented pizzeria in the world was open in Port’Alba in Naples, Italy during the late 1800s
Pizza fact 3: 93% of Americans have at least one slice of pizza per month
Bonus Pizza Fact: We have lots of pizza articles on our website.
…which of these pizza facts did you already know?
Radicchio goes on Pizza with…
I’m a big believer in trying many combinations of pizza toppings, until you find the ones that suit you the best. However, to help you navigate the multitude of pizza styles and toppings, try these;
- Radicchio and Pear
- Red peppers and Radicchio
- Radicchio and Mushroom
Don’t stop at those though, keep trying various combinations and amounts. I prefer 3-6 toppings; any more, and my pizza is too heavy and no topping stands out very well. That’s just my personal taste though.
Does Radicchio belong on Pizza?
Absolutely, it belongs on pizza!
If the idea of Radicchio on pizza really doesn’t appeal, there are many other herbs to try on your pizzas as well.
Heard this one? I’d tell you a joke about Pizza, but it’s just too cheesy. Ouch! Dad joke.
Try Radicchio on your next pizza!
Try not say no to any topping combination, unless you have tried it before. Don’t ignore what you think are strange toppings; you may just love them.
The next time you order or make a pizza, why not try some Radicchio on it, it really is delicious. Perhaps even add some Mushroom?