Radish Recipes

1. Colorful Salad

Ingredients

• 1lbcorn, cooked, cut off cob
• 1 lb peas cooked
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 1/2 cup minced red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup sliced radishes
• 1 cup creamy salad dressing
• 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

1. Combine the corn, peas, beans, onions, celery and radish.
2. Whisk together the salad dressing and milk or cream. Pour over salad, toss and refrigerate overnight.

2. Radish Salad with Parsley and Chopped Egg

Ingredients

• 2 medium shallots, minced
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 cups thinly sliced radishes
• 1 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley (whole leaves, washed, patted dry, stems discarded), lightly packed
• 4 large hard-cooked eggs, in small dice

Directions

1. Whisk shallots, mustard and vinegar with a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper in a 2-cup measuring cup. Gradually whisk in oil in a slow, steady stream to form a thick dressing. (Can be covered and held at room temperature several hours.)
2. Place radishes, parsley and chopped eggs in a medium bowl. (Can be covered and refrigerated for several hours.)
3. When ready, toss with dressing, adjust salt, pepper and vinegar to taste, and serve.

3. Grilled Radishes

Ingredients

• 20 ounces radishes, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 cube ice
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the grill for high heat.
2. Place the radishes, garlic, butter, and ice cube on a double layer of aluminum foil large enough to wrap contents. Season with salt and pepper. Tightly seal foil around contents.
3. Place foil packet on the grill, and cook 20 minutes, or until radishes are tender.