Apples, Grapes, Watermelon Radish Salad

This autumn-worthy fruit and vegetables salad complements with <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/08/pesto-salmon.html">roasted salmon</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/11/herb-roasted-trout-en-papillote.html">herb-roasted trout</a>, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/05/satay-spiced-chicken-chops.html">spiced-roasted chicken</a> or any of these <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/sandwich%2Fwraps">sandwiches and wraps</a>.<br /><br />Enjoy the burst of juice from the grapes and crunch from the apples while the salad is being enjoyed. The grapes, apples and tomatoes adds natural sweetness and tang to the salad, perfectly balanced with the sharper-pungent garlic and onions, salad greens, mild peppery spicy watermelon radish and sweet bell peppers.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8357/29470291811_56b81c9680_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B07GH6GTH4&asins=B07GH6GTH4&linkId=ddd3fe0faf0bf1762585161227cad3ff&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b> Apple, Grapes, </b><b>Watermelon Radish </b><b>Salad</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />4-5 oz organic salad greens<br />1/2 wateremelon radish, thinly sliced<br />1/2 organic red bell pepeprs<br />1/4 red onion, thinly sliced<br />Organic apple, thinly sliced<br />Organic red grapes<br />Organic sugar plum tomatoes<br />[<i>Dressing</i>]: 1 tsp minced garlic, 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, ground black pepper<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Lay the salad greens as the base, top with red onions, bell peppers, radish, tomatoes, grapes and apples. Drizzle dressing over the mixture.<br /><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8187/29260989240_ba52d0b607.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/apple+grape+salad" rel="tag">apple grape salad</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Apples, Grapes, Watermelon Radish Salad

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Steamed Radishes and Radish Leaves

I never knew I could prepare radishes this way. I should have known earlier. What vegetables can't be steamed? Perhaps red radishes passes off too easily as raw or roasted in salads; and steaming just slipped my mind. Personally, I prefer steamed radishes much much better than <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/05/roasted-radish-fennel.html">roasted ones</a> e.g. <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/05/roasted-radish-fennel.html">Roasted Radish and Fennel</a>.<br /><br />Steamed radishes is also very easy to prepare. Skin-on, steamed whole, for about 12-15 minutes.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/574/31903374423_8f0ff0436d_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Raw radishes add a peppery, satisfying crunch to salads while steamed radishes with skin-on actually taste sweet, with no traces of the sharp and peppery flavors even when the radishes are skin-on. I can eat eight to ten whole steamed radishes at one go! It is harder to consume that amount when used raw in salads.<br /><br />Radishes are a good source of vitamin C and contains powerful antioxidant flavonoids - zeaxanthin, lutein, and beta carotene. Radishes are usually sold with the nutritious greens still attached at the tops. These leaves tops have a characteristic peppery, yet somewhat pungent flavor, similar to radishes. What is good about this dish is using up the entire bunch of radish with the greens at the same time. Isn't that the best case scenario in which fresh produce can be used as quickly as possible?<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img height="400" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/532/32336906680_8ea932a3e0.jpg" width="400" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0086ANRGU&asins=B0086ANRGU&linkId=01630cdbcd83bdbc9de9310936562fd2&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Steamed Radishes and Radish Leaves </b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 bunch of red radishes with greens, separate the greens and roots and rinse them clean<br />[<i>Dressing</i>]: 1-2 cloves garlic minced, 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1tsp organic apple cider vinegar, salt and black pepper<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Blanch the greens in boiling water for 1min, set aside. Steam the radishes for about 12-15mins till tender. While steaming, make the dressing. Place the steamed radishes on the greens, and drizzle garlic-oil dressing over.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/574/32716341875_5d7c2d9f1c_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/steamed+radish" rel="tag">steamed radish</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Steamed Radishes and Radish Leaves

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Shrimps, Avocado, Radish, Mixed Vegetables Salad 烤虾蔬菜沙拉

This Farmers' Market Salad is made with organic salad vegetables, watermelon radish, sweet peppers - all from the <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/03/baby-shiitake-mushrooms-stir-fry.html">farmers' market</a>.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8760/29218039160_cac6ae16f7.jpg" /><br /><br />Piled below the <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/03/oven-baked-spanish-style-shrimps.html">grilled/roasted shrimps</a>, eggs and avocado is a fresh mix of salad vegetables - organic heirloom red spinach, red dandelions, baby kale and lettuces.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8282/29507709875_9c9252487f.jpg" /><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">From the farmers' market</span></i><br /><br />Lately, I enjoy <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/salads">salads</a> that can be partially prepared in advance e.g. radish and sweet peppers are prepared and sliced, set aside; eggs already hard-boiled (part of routine <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/08/asparagus-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa.html">meal preparation</a>).<br /><br />Come meal-time, <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/03/oven-baked-spanish-style-shrimps.html">roast/grill the shrimps</a> for a healthy, delicious and nutritious <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/workout%20meals">salad bowl meal</a> e.g. <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/08/asparagus-cauliflower-chicken-quinoa.html">Asparagus, Cauliflower, Quinoa Bowl</a>, that can be assembled very quickly.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8280/29398782752_26158e5066.jpg" /><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B001L5TVGW&asins=B001L5TVGW&linkId=19e4894efa738130e4ffff440eb5821f&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00L3I3226&asins=B00L3I3226&linkId=3WJM7JN23TESNDMD&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Oven-Roasted/Grilled Shrimps, Watermelon Radish, Sweet Pepper Salad 烤虾蔬菜沙拉</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />About 12 wild frozen peeled de-veined shrimps, thawed<br />1 clove garlic, finely minced<br />1tsp dried oregano<br />Salt and ground black pepper<br />2-3 servings fresh organic salad greens<br />1/2 watermelon radish, peeled and thingly sliced<br />1 small round of Hungary sweet pepper, thinly sliced<br />1/4 red onion, thinly sliced<br />1 avocado, sliced<br />2 hard-boiled eggs<br />[<i>Dressing</i>]: 1 garlic finely minced, 3-4tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp organic apple cider vinegar, salt and black pepper<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Pre-heat oven 400C. Season the shrimps with minced garlic, oregano, a little olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast the shrimps for about 15 minutes till cooked (or see this recipe: <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/03/oven-baked-spanish-style-shrimps.html">Oven-Roasted Shrimps</a>). While shrimps are roasting, start building the bowl up with salad greens at the bottom, some red onions over, drizzle a little dressing. Then the watermelon radish, peppers, more red onions, avocado and egg goes on top and more dressing. When the shrimps are done, top it over the salad.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8013/29507381925_abe230a619.jpg" /><br /><br />This is part of the <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/workout%20meals">workout and fitness meal series</a>, which is essentially designed around whole-foods, healthy eating, and balanced nutrition. 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Shrimps, Avocado, Radish, Mixed Vegetables Salad 烤虾蔬菜沙拉

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Chinese Broccoli with Dried Radish 萝卜干炒芥蓝

Traditionally, <a href="http://amzn.to/2mk7Wic"><i>Kiriboshi</i> daikon</a> (dried shredded daikon-radish) is white daikon-radish shredded into strips then dried in the sun. The drying process brings out the sweetness, and concentrates the fiber and mineral content typically calcium, iron, magnesium.<br /><br />Compared to the typical heavily-salted Chinese preserved radish (sometimes used in <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2010/10/daikon-omelette-fried-egg-with-daikon.html">fried egg omelette</a>), Japanese dried shredded daikon has no added salt or sugar, thus much healthier.<br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7459/15810954573_2125fbd4b5_z.jpg" /><br /><br />As I do not cook traditional Japanese dishes at home, how about giving a new spin on a <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/08/maitake-mushrooms-with-chinese-broccoli.html">Chinese stir-fry</a> with this Japanese ingredient?<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7352/16244746239_06e0e2b3ce_o.jpg " /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B003L1B5Q8&asins=B003L1B5Q8&linkId=74eb792740c1f93b7c257e4a100b4ee0&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b><i>Gai Lan</i> (Chinese Broccoli ) with Japanese Dried Radish 萝卜干炒芥蓝</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />2 tbsp rehydrated <a href="http://amzn.to/2mhnQIg">dried sweet radish</a><br />2-3 cloves garlic, minced<br />1 packet <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/01/gai-lan-chinese-broccoli-soup.html"><i>Gai Lan</i> (Chinese Broccoli)</a>, leaves only (<span style="color: blue;">Note</span>: save the stems for other dishes e.g. <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/08/easy-vegetarian-fried-rice.html">Vegetarian Fried Rice</a>), rinsed<br />Pinch of salt and ground white pepper<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Lightly saute radish and garlic in cooking oil, add the vegetables and steam-saute till vegetables are cooked.<br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/stir+fry+vegetables" rel="tag">stir-fry vegetables</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/dried+daikon+radish" rel="tag">dried daikon radish</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Chinese Broccoli with Dried Radish 萝卜干炒芥蓝

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Dress-Itself Fennel, Radish & Orange Salad

Roast is the way to go when it comes to salads e.g. <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/01/oven-style-ratatouille-roast.html">Ratatouille-Style Roast</a>, <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/10/roasted-artichoke-mushrooms-chickpeas.html">Roasted Artichokes, Mushrooms and Chickpea Salad</a> in the winter months.<br /><br />I am often hooked on words or key words such as  "<a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/07/martha-stewart-one-pot-pasta.html">one-pot pasta</a>", "<a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/11/one-pot-tomato-rice.html">one-pot rice</a>", "<a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/10/no-cook-tomato-sauce.html">no-cook tomato sauce</a>", "<a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/03/skillet-noodles-with-shrimps-egg-kale.html">one-skillet noodles</a>", "<a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2008/07/bibimbap-korean-stonepot-rice-in-rice.html">rice-cooker dinner</a>","<a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2007/01/cheat-sheet-chilli-crab.html">cheat-sheet</a>", so it is not surprising when I am attracted to the concept of "dress-itself" salad.<br /><br />Simply, a salad that does not need any dressing.<br /><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8655/16025715934_3a0619f9d5_z.jpg" /><br /><br />That leaves you an easy guess to my cooking style at home. Everything has to be straight-forward, easy, simple without forgoing most importantly, nutrition and health.<br /><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8562/16025716124_1372b4a499_z.jpg" /> <br /><br />If you cook often at home, you will know what this means. It is not so much about achieving the perfect texture and/or taste but more, the feeling of comfort when food gets to the table.<br /><a name="more"></a><br />This dish is an extension from this <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/05/roasted-radish-fennel.html">Roasted Radish and Fennel Salad</a>.<br /><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8654/16460438368_f3ceaa8326_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><b>Roasted Fennel, Radish and Orange Salad</b><br />Preheat oven 400F. Roast for 40min, remove tray after 15 mins, moving the veg a little to make sure even-roasting, then continue to roast till the vegetables are cooked, and tender.<br /><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8620/16460438208_b7c8e92cf8_z.jpg" /> <br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/fennel+orange+salad" rel="tag">fennel orange salad</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/dress+itself+salad" rel="tag">dress-itself salad</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Dress-Itself Fennel, Radish & Orange Salad

Roast is the way to go when it comes to salads e.g. Ratatouille-Style Roast , Roasted Artichokes, Mushrooms and Chickpea Salad  in the winte...

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Roasted Radish & Fennel 茴香烤樱桃萝卜

<a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/04/red-radish-soup-curry.html">Radish curry</a> paired with <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/04/red-radish-soup-curry.html">radish leaves spiced rice</a> can be such a warm and satisfying dinner in the chilly nights of spring time. However, when I run out of time, curry with rice is definitely not my game to play in the kitchen.<br /><br />How about putting the red-globe radish under the roast-radar? Does that save time? Yes, in my opinion, it is fuss-free cooking as I do not have to be behind a stove - stir a pot of curry and watch over another pot of simmering rice. All I have to do is to prep (rinse, cut, slice) the ingredients, and by then, 80% of the work has been done.<br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7651/16777491657_9824aa534f_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2015/06/radish-berries-with-avocado-vinaigrette.html">Raw radish</a>, crisp and refreshing, might be piquant and peppery for some of you; but roasted radish is THE complete-makeover - sweet and juicy!<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8709/16984864465_ed3907f5fa_o.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B001L5TVGW&asins=B001L5TVGW&linkId=XNOWZON2RRZIBD7S&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Roasted Red Globe Radish and Fennel</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>: <br />2 bunch of red radish, about 12 globes, each globe quartered (from bigger globe) or half (from smaller globes)<br />1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced (keep the fronds for garnish)<br />Pinch(es) of sea salt and ground black pepper<br />1tbsp olive oil/canola oil to toss and coat, before roasting<br />1-2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil and lemon/citrus juice as dressing<br />Fennel fronds and/or fresh cilantro herb as garnish (adds fresh herb accent to the roast)<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Preheat oven 400F. Prepare the radish, fennel on a tray and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 30-40 mins till radish are cooked/done. At the halfway mark (about 15th-20th min into roasting), remove the tray from oven, move the radish and fennel around to ensure even roasting, then load into oven again and continue to roast for the remaining 15-20mins. After roasting, dress with extra-virgin olive oil and squeeze of lemon juice. Garnish with fresh herbs.<br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7596/16777490917_afe9904a30_z.jpg " /> <br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/roasted+radish+salad" rel="tag">roasted radish</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/roasted+radish+fennel+salad" rel="tag">roasted radish fennel salad</a> </span><br /><script src="http://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Roasted Radish & Fennel 茴香烤樱桃萝卜

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Radish Berries with Avocado-Vinaigrette

Watermelon radish has been on my to-try list for some time. The spiral pinkish-purple hue circular striations towards the center of this radish flesh is what first attracted me when I saw them on several food websites. I failed to find them during last summer (as I thought <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/07/arugula-grapefruit-radish-salad.html">radish </a>is more or less summer produce). Of course I have missed them because it is actually a cool-weather crop! <br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7436/16445413385_1265a24549_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Do you know that watermelon radish is actually heirloom Chinese Daikon? Watermelon radish has tender-crisp flesh and subtly sweet, mild (only slightly peppery compared to <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/07/arugula-grapefruit-radish-salad.html">standard radish</a>) flavors. With almost no bitter sting, that makes watermelon radish perfect for salad. Even it has a little bitter sting, a salad of watermelon radish mixed with citrus fruits, berries, and buttery avocado finished with avocado-vinaigrette is sure to mask any bitter notes of the <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/07/arugula-grapefruit-radish-salad.html">radish</a>.<br /><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8600/16259511687_eafa9b48e8_z.jpg" /> <br /><br />If there is a bottom-of-the-jar trick for peanut butter to make salad dressing, then I like using this bottom-of-the-avocado trick for making avocado-vinaigrette after using the firmer avocado flesh as part of the salad.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8618/15822887084_27c2978563_o.jpg" /> <br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B008H4SLV6&asins=B008H4SLV6&linkId=6O3WRU5LVUMPXTLO&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Watermelon Radish Salad with Avocado-Vinaigrette 红心萝卜<span class="op_dict_text2">色拉拼盘</span></b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 small watermelon radish, peeled, then thinly sliced <br />12-16 thin slices of organic cucumber<br />1 avocado, sliced (<span style="color: blue;">Note</span>: save soft mushy flesh nearer the skin for vinaigrette)<br />1 orange, peeled, then sliced (<span style="color: blue;">Note</span>: save some juice for vinaigrette)<br />Organic berries - blackberry, blueberries or raspberries, rinsed<br />Organic cherry tomatoes, rinsed<br />Finely chopped cilantro, garnish<br /><br />[<i>Avocado Vinaigrette</i>]: Bottom of the avocado - i.e. the soft mushy flesh nearer the skin, finely chopped cilantro, and squeeze of lime and leftover orange juice after using flesh for salad<br /><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8615/16258010290_d826c7f0d8_z.jpg" /> <br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Lay the above ingredients (except cilantro on a bowl or plate). Gently pour the vinaigrette over the salad and serve. Garnish with fresh cilantro.<img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7400/15825345333_9dddd4fc86_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/watermelon+radish" rel="tag">watermelon radish</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/watermelon+radish+salad" rel="tag">watermelon radish salad</a> </span><br /><script src="http://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Radish Berries with Avocado-Vinaigrette

Watermelon radish has been on my to-try list for some time. The spiral pinkish-purple hue circular striations towards the center of this rad...

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