Today we harvested the first crop of radishes from our garden. I think I was about 30 years old before I could say I liked radishes, so if they’re not your thing right now, maybe they will appeal to you at some point in the future.They are so vibrant and beautiful that every year I find myself photographing them just for fun. But they are not just pretty to look at — radishes are filled with vitamin C, as well a group of compounds called isothiocyanates, which are shown to be effective against some types of cancer cells.
This is a very diet-friendly recipe, but don’t let that put you off! Even if I wasn’t watching my weight, this dressing would appeal to me. And added bonus? It’s from The New York Times.
Radish Salad by Mark Bittman, The New York Times
Ingredients
- About 12 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- Ground Urfa or other mild chilies to taste (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped mint or cilantro
Method
- 1. Combine radishes with salt, and cover with water in a bowl. Let sit 15 minutes. Drain, and rinse. Meanwhile, stir together the pepper and fruit juices.
- 2. Toss radishes with dressing and chilies. Taste. Add more salt, pepper or lime juice as needed. Garnish with herb, and serve.
I love radishes but home grown are usually too bitter. Is that why you soak them for 15 mins? What happened to American Bar and Grill?
Ginny, I’ll update you when I see you — which will hopefully be SOON! Welcome back!