The Watermelon Radish is one of the super fun vegetables I looked forward to growing all season. This typically fall grown radish is not spicy, it has a mild sweet flavor and a surprising pink center. I found some great recipes to share with on the best ways to use it.
Check out this website, TasteSpotting, for some extra fancy recipes or see below for an easy one that has been tested by my friend and recommends it.
Watermelon Radish – Apple Salad over Baby GreensOriginal link Here: Get Well Grounded
Ingredients:
- 1 large watermelon radish, thinly sliced and cut into wedges
- 1 large turnip or 4 small white turnips, thinly sliced
- 1 med-large apple, thinly sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced (if available)
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 3-4 cups salad greens (if you’re local to NH Seacoast, my favorite greens mix is from Applecrest Orchard)
- juice from 1 lemon
- 2-3 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- ~1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ~2 tsp raw local honey
- salt and pepper, to taste