Radish Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
This refreshing and nutritious radish salad with lemon vinaigrette is the perfect healthy side dish for any meal.
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 278kcal
Ingredients
- Salad
- 1 bunch of radishes trimmed and cleaned, thinly sliced
- 2 peeled Mandarin Oranges segmented
- 1 handful spring mix of lettuce
- 2 sprigs of mint torn
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
- Fresh goat cheese crumbled
- Lemon Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice from ½ large lemon
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
- zest from ½ lemon optional
- Equipment
- Small bowl
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoon
- Serving plate
- Fork
- Optional: microplane or zester mortar and pestle
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine and stir together 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice, ½ teaspoon of fine salt and ⅛ teaspoon of ground black pepper. You can also add the zest from ½ lemon for an extra zingy flavor. Set aside.
- Wash and trim the radishes, then slice them thinly. Peel and segment the mandarin oranges. Tear the mint leaves into small pieces.
- Arrange a handful of spring mix lettuce on a plate, then add the sliced radishes, segmented mandarin oranges, and torn mint leaves on top.
- Sprinkle the chopped walnuts and crumbled goat cheese over the salad.
- Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette on top of the salad.
- Enjoy your delicious and refreshing radish salad with lemon vinaigrette!
Notes
- Thinly slice the radishes: For the best texture and flavor, it's important to slice the radishes as thinly as possible. You can use a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer for this.
- Segment the mandarin oranges: To make the salad look more visually appealing and easier to eat, it's best to segment the mandarin oranges. To do this, cut off both ends of the orange, then use a sharp knife to slice away the peel and white pith. Once the orange is completely peeled, gently separate the segments from each other.
- Use fresh ingredients: Since this salad relies heavily on fresh, raw ingredients, it's important to use the freshest produce possible. Choose radishes and lettuce that are crisp and bright, and use fresh mint leaves.
- Toast the walnuts: To enhance the flavor and crunch of the walnuts, consider toasting them in a dry skillet or in the oven for a few minutes before adding them to the salad.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette just before serving: To keep the salad fresh and crisp, it's best to drizzle the lemon vinaigrette on top of the salad just before serving. If you dress the salad too far in advance, the lettuce may become wilted and the flavors may become muted.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 378mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g