Ravishing Radish Salad

Name: Ravishing Radish Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 24 radishes, quartered; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 6 green onions, chopped; 1/2 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb; 6 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup snipped fresh dill; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Here is a recipe that showcases radishes in all their glory. The fresh, crunchy salad really complements grilled entrees. —Maggie Ruddy, Altoona, Iowa

Ingredients

24 radishes, quartered
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb
6 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup snipped fresh dill
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions

Place radishes in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Add the onions, fennel, basil and dill. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, honey and garlic. Pour over salad and toss to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with walnuts just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 177 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 408mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1 vegetable.