Valley Bounty: Radishes

Spring radishes are a lovely thing, beautiful to look at and crisp and spicy on the tongue. They even have cheerful, evocative names:  French Breakfast, Easter Egg, Amethyst, Rudolf. Radishes and other spring flavors are highlighted in this salad: mix thinly sliced radishes, crumbled feta, chopped mint and scallions, and toss with vinaigrette. Julienned radishes add a contrasting, crunchy topping for creamy dishes like risotto or an omelette.

By Margaret Christie of Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA).

Sources:

CISA’s list of radish growers is long! Look for radishes at farmers’ markets, farmstands, and retailers that prioritize local sourcing.

Recipes:

Mountain View Farm has a couple of recipes for radish salads, one featuring mint and feta, and one with a curry and orange juice dressing.

Brookfield Farm offers recipes for a simple blended Radish Top Soup and for Radish Pesto.

I also liked this round up of radish recipes from Epicurious.