Spring Radish Salad

Radishes are one of the great joys of spring! There's such pleasure to be had in gently pulling the bright red bulbs right out of the ground. And at farmer's markets, there is often a bounty of choice in radishes of many varieties, colors, shapes, and sizes.

In all honesty, radishes have never inspired me too much. They're probably one of the more under-appreciated vegetables and I was surprised that this simple little salad swept me off my feet. My enthusiasm for the little red bulb has been renewed!

The recipe is based on a simple Tunisian radish salad that my friend showed me how to make. It's refreshing, dead easy, and calls for only 4 ingredients (not counting a bit of salt and pepper). It's best made with the classic red radishes that aren't too spicy (unless a really spicy salad is just your thing!)

This is a cheerful salad that will add color to your dinner plate. It is generally served in small portions, making a lovely accompaniment to a spring meal. It also adds delightful crunch, color, and flavor to sandwiches. Enjoy!

Aube is a passionate organic gardener and home cook who likes to share the stories of how food gets to our dinner plates. Her work has been shown on television and at international film festivals. Her web series was nominated for a 2014 James Beard Award. In 2012, she was the recipient of Saveur Magazine's Best Food Blog award in the video category.