Instructions: In a large bowl combine berries and currants.

Whisk all dressing ingredients together. In a medium bowl toss radicchio with 2 tablespoons dressing.

Toss remaining dressing with berry mixture.

Arrange radicchio around edge of a platter.

Mound berries in center. Sprinkle with pepper.

Currants come in three main colours: black used mainly for jams and cassis; the rare white species a less acidic and consequently sweet albino of the red; and tart crimsons which give this salad its complexity of taste and texture. Without the redicchio this dish makes a memorable dessert.

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