Sometimes simplicity is all that is needed, especially when flavoring layer techniques are applied. Here taste and texture perfectly complement each other in this salad mix of radicchio, which has a slightly bitter note, paired with the sweetness of cherry tomatoes, and the texture of ricotta salata, a mild, milky-white, firm cheese. And to bring this all home, a simple salad dressing of drizzled extra virgin olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, a dash of your favorite sea salt, a bit of pepper, and sniped fresh dill (chives can also be used).  The combination of salt, the acidity of lemon juice and the binding fat of the olive oil and cheese, perfectly balance and mellow out the mild bitterness of the radicchio.

Pair this salad with a meat dish such as Cheese Stuffed Meatballs, a seafood dish like this seductively prepared Crab Stuffed Poblano Pepper in Walnut Sauce, or Mushroom Cheddar Tarts for a sexy breakfast in bed.