The Humble Radish

Available in all shapes and sizes and one of those ingredients that I never quite know what to do with, the humble radish. I wondered around the veg shop I ended up putting a bunch in my basket, and the challenge was set to think of some way to use them.

 
Like so many times in life, Google had the answer. I came across this easy little salad recipe on the Southern Food section of About.com:

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:
4 cups radishes, washed and sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
1 cup diced fresh tomato
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh basil or fresh mint
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Preparation:
Combine sliced radishes, onion, and tomato. Whisk together the salt, garlic, pepper, basil or mint, lemon juice, and vegetable oil. Toss with salad then garnish with parsley. Serves 6.

It was yummy, but think the hotter the radishes are the better :-)