Melon And Radish Salad Recipes

RADISH AND FENNEL SALAD

Steps:

• The quantities of this salad are really up to you, but I look for roughly 2 parts fennel to 1 part radish. When buying radishes look for those that are really firm. The longer, oval-shaped ones are really nice. Wash them and slice thinly. Fennel comes in two types: the thinner Fennel and a rounder, fatter variety. It is the rounder, fatter fennel buds that you want -- these are normally much more well packed, less stringy and generally have a lot more of the green tops, which you need.
• Cut the tops and the excess stalk off the top of the fennel and set aside. Trim the bottom of the bulb in half and slice as thinly as possible from the root to the top. Put the radishes and the fennel into a bowl and cover with cold water, adding some ice. Leave for at least 15 minutes to get the radishes and fennel really, really crispy. Drain, spin them or pat them dry, put into a bowl and dress them with olive oil and lemon juice dressing. Chop the fennel tops and sprinkle them on top. This is great with grilled fish.

CUCUMBER AND WATERMELON RADISH SALAD

Steps:

• Add the soy sauce, sesame oil and la-yu to a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
• Add the cucumbers and watermelon radishes to a medium bowl and mix with the vinaigrette. Let sit for about 15 minutes.
• Garnish with the toasted sesame seeds and serve.

MELON AND RADISH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine melon pieces and radish slices; set aside. In a mini food processor combine the 1/4 cup watercress and honey. Cover and process until almost smooth. Or finely chop watercress and stir in honey.
• In a small bowl stir together watercress mixture, sour cream, salt and pepper until well combined. Chill until ready to serve.
• To serve, toss melon salad with dressing. Garnish with watercress leaves, if desired.

WATERMELON, RADISH AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the watermelon, radishes and shallots in a large serving bowl. In a glass measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt and black pepper.
• Just before serving, pour half of the dressing over the watermelon, radishes and shallots, and toss well. Add the arugula, the avocado and the rest of the dressing, and toss gently. Top with the fresh mint or basil and ricotta salata, if using. Season with more salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

WATERMELON SALAD WITH RADISHES AND MINT

Steps:

• Dissolve a spoonful of salt in a large bowl of ice and water. Add the radishes and let sit for a few minutes to crisp.
• Whisk the vinegar, oil, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Drain the radishes and add to the bowl, along with the onion and watermelon.
• Gently toss with your hands to coat evenly.
• Spread on a serving platter, grind pepper all over, and top with the mint.

HEIRLOOM CARROT AND RADISH SALAD

Steps:

• Use a vegetable peeler to peel each carrot lengthwise into long strands. Place in a bowl with radishes, green onions, parsley, cilantro, and mint.
• Combine garlic and lime juice in a small bowl and let sit for 2 minutes. Add honey, salt, and pepper and mix well. Pour olive oil in slowly, while whisking constantly until dressing is smooth.
• Pour dressing over vegetables and mix until everything is well coated.