Mini-Stick Radishes

Radish Salsa

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

Ingredients:

2 medium plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup Dandy Radish MiniSticks, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 large whole green onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
Juice of 1/2 lime
Salt and ground black pepper
1/2 cup Dandy cilantro leaves, chopped

Directions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine all but the cilantro.
  2. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. Mix in the cilantro. Serve immediately.

Makes 1 3/4 cup

Radish and Carrot Slaw

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

Ingredients:

1/2 medium green bell pepper, seeded
2 1/2 cups Dandy Radish MiniSticks
2 cups coarsely shredded carrot
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill

Dressing
1 tablespoon apple cider or juice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon light agave syrup
1 /2 teaspoon salt

Ingredients:

  1. Halve the pepper lengthwise, then cut thinly slice the pieces crosswise.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the green pepper, radishes and carrots.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider or juice, vinegar, agave syrup, and salt.
  4. Add to the vegetable mixture and toss with a fork to combine well.
  5. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate.

Makes 3 1/2 cups

Cucumber and Radish Raita

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

Ingredients:

5-inch piece seedless cucumber, peeled
3 /4 cup Dandy Radish MiniSticks
1 green chili pepper, seeded and thinly sliced, optional
6-ounce container Greek yogurt, regular or rediced-fat
Juice of 1/2 Dandy lemon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
Ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped Dandy cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

Directions:

  1. Halve the cucumber lengthwise and cut each half crosswise into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Thinly slice each piece lengthwise.
  3. Place the cucumber in a mixing bowl.Add the radishes, chile pepper, if using, the yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and several grinds pepper. Mix with a fork to combine.
  4. Mix in the cilantro and mint.
  5. Cover and refrigerate Raita at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours before serving.

Serving suggestion

Using Greek yogurt lets you skip squeezing out the cucumber in this refreshing side dish. Serve it with grilled salmon as well as accompanying Indian dishes. Add cooked shrimp or diced chicken for a colorful salad.

Radish MiniStick and Greek Yogurt Dip

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

Ingredients:

1 cup Dandy Radish MiniSticks
1/2 bunch dill
1 Dandy lemon
3 cloves garlic
1 cucumber
salt
pepper
¼ cup olive oil
3 cups Greek yogurt 

Directions

  1. In small batches, align Radish MiniSticks to be parallel to one and other, mince them into a very small dice
  2. Prepare remaining vegetables: deseed cucumber and small dice, juice and zest lemon, peel and mince garlic, trim dill stems
  3. In a bowl, use a whisk or fork to bring together ingredients aside from salt and pepper, let chill.
  4. Add salt and pepper to your taste
  5. Serve with pita, lettuce, and tomato or in a bowl with a side of bread