Radishes: To Know Them is to Relish Them
A member of the same plant family as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale and collards, this root vegetable is easy to grow in a home garden.
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This festive-looking salad makes a refreshing and healthy side dish during the holiday season.
Ingredients
SERVINGS: 4 Serving(s)
For the vinaigrette:
- 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon maple or agave syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Your favorite herbs, fresh or dried, chopped
For the salad:
- 1/4 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup thinly sliced radishes
Instructions
Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together in a bowl. Add the sliced onions and marinate for 10 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients, mix well and marinate for another 10 minutes in the refrigerator. Best served cold.
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