Radicchio is a red leafy type of vegetable

Radicchio is a red leafy type of vegetable and it originates from Italy, so that is why it is also sometimes referred to as the Italian chicory. It is used for various types of salads because of its spicy and bitter taste. It can also be roasted, grilled or sauteed. Visually, it can be characterized by large red leaves with white veins.