Grated black radish salad is exquisite too. Try it with the most common black radish in the U.S. (Raphanus sativus), which is round and has a similar flavor and texture to Raphanus sativus niger.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
4 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
2 black radishes (weighing about one half pound each) peeled and trimmed
One small shallot, sliced paper-thin
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Fine sea salt
Preparation
Step 1
1. In a medium sized bowl whisk together the lemon juice and the mustard,then slowly whisk in the olive oil into the mixture until it emulsifies.
Step 2
2. Grate the radish on a grater with small holes. Add the grated radishand the shallot to the vinaigrette and toss so that all the ingredients are thoroughly combined. Season with salt. Serve immediately.
