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Springy Radish Salad with Lime Dressing


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OIL-FREE
REFINED SUGAR-FREE

As we gear up for Memorial Day weekend, a time for gathering with and remembering loved ones, consider bringing this delicious salad along.  It can put a spring in your step.  Haha, I know - but no, really.  It's packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, micronutrients - just the good stuff, with nothing processed to drag you down.  And the springy shapes are just plain fun.  If you don't have a spiral vegetable slicer, you may be surprised to know that they give a lot of bang for their buck.  For under $30, it provides a prep method that can be faster than chopping and may help everyone in your household eat more veggies - and be more open to a wider variety at that.   As long as there is some width and sturdiness to your vegetable, you can create springy noodles out of everything from radishes to cabbage.  The coils of vegetables are not only beautiful to look at; the thin, precise spiral cuts create texture that is a pleasure to eat. 


The radish, carrots, greens, and cashews create a wonderfully colorful salad.

The radish, carrots, greens, and cashews create a wonderfully colorful salad.

The crank-style spiral vegetable slicers usually come with a few different blades for varying the coil shape.  I've used two in the salad pictured.


The coils are thinly sliced and consistent throughout.

The coils are thinly sliced and consistent throughout.


Radish "noodle" springs top the salad, making it fun to serve!

Radish "noodle" springs top the salad, making it fun to serve!


Springy Radish Salad ingredients.

Springy Radish Salad ingredients.


The radish "leftovers" from the spiralizer can be cut into little circles and slices; the big pieces can be left looking like toadstools!

The radish "leftovers" from the spiralizer can be cut into little circles and slices; the big pieces can be left looking like toadstools!


Beautiful Springy Radish Salad with Lime Dressing for springtime.

Beautiful Springy Radish Salad with Lime Dressing for springtime.

Happy Memorial Day!


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SPRINGY RADISH SALAD WITH LIME DRESSING

EASY
REFINED SUGAR-FREE                                                                                             Click to print
OIL-FREE

Servings:  2 mains or 4 sides

Soak Ahead Time:  At least one hour before/max one day before
Dressing Time:  5 minutes
Salad Time, Prep & Serve:  25-30 minutes

LIME DRESSING INGREDIENTS

6-7 tablespoons date syrup*

*MAKE AHEAD: For the date syrup, soak 6 medjool dates in 1 cup of water for at least one hour, then blend the water and dates in a blender until smooth.

โ…“ cup apple cider vinegar

zest of 1 lime

Juice of ยฝ lime

DRESSING METHOD

1. Make the date syrup at least one hour before (see above).

2. In a small mason jar or bowl, combine all dressing ingredients, starting with 6 tablespoons of date syrup.

3. Put the lid on and shake it up, or stir well if using a bowl. How 'bout some music? Shake it to the beat!

4. Give it a taste and add more syrup if needed.

5. Set it aside or in the fridge while you make the salad.

SPRINGY RADISH SALAD INGREDIENTS

โ…“ cup raw cashews

1 bunch medium-large round radishes (about 10)

2 carrots, peeled and julienned

1 bok choy, trimmed and chopped, white and green parts

2 cups sturdy greens, such as romaine or butter lettuce, torn or chopped

ยฝ cup cilantro, chopped

โ…› cup mint, chopped

zest of 1 lime

7+ tablespoons lime dressing


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I use organic ingredients whenever possible for more nutrients, flavor, fewer toxins, and to support organic farmers.  Itโ€™s what I want in the world, so I vote with my dollar.  Experiment:  If money that would normally be spent on processed foods went to the best organic, fresh, real food ingredients available, notice if your body prefers the change.  Real food can be quick, easy, and even fun to make, like this recipe.

SALAD METHOD

1. CASHEWS: Heat a small pan over medium heat. When hot, reduce to medium-low and add the cashews to the pan. Keep checking on them as you make the salad, giving the pan a shake to flip them. Once toasted, remove from heat and set aside.

2. WASH, DRY & PREP all the vegetables and herbs except the radishes.

3. SPIRALIZE: Slice off both ends of the radish. If wanting two different spirals, divide the radishes into two groups. Choose a blade for your spiralizer, then place your radish greens end first. Spiralize, then set aside the radish "tube" and "toadstool" that you will be left with. Repeat with the remaining radishes in that group, then switch blades and finish all radishes.

4. TOADSTOOL & TUBE: The radish "leftovers" shaped like a tube and toadstool. If preferred, you can keep the cute toadstool shapes to top the salad with.

5. DRESS THE RADISHES: Combine the radish variations in a medium bowl. Shake the salad dressing and add 2 tablespoons. Toss the radishes with the dressing.

6. DRESS THE SALAD: Combine the greens and carrots in a large bowl. Shake the salad dressing and add 5 tablespoons. Toss the salad with the dressing and taste, adding more dressing if necessary.

7. FINISH: To serve, place the dressed greens and carrots in the serving bowl or dish and top with the dressed radishes. You may want to break apart some super long spirals to evenly disperse. Top with the cilantro, mint, lime, and toasted cashews.

8. ENJOY!



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  1. sashapitt@gmail.com says

    June 01, 2016 at 9:06 pm

    The spiralised radishes are so cute! This looks so fresh and delicious ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • sageandkaidesign@gmail.com says

      June 02, 2016 at 1:14 am

      Hi Sasha, thank you! It's fun to use different colored veggies with the spiralizer ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. sashapitt@gmail.com says

    June 01, 2016 at 9:06 pm

    The spiralised radishes are so cute! This looks so fresh and delicious ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • sageandkaidesign@gmail.com says

      June 02, 2016 at 1:14 am

      Hi Sasha, thank you! It's fun to use different colored veggies with the spiralizer ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. Sasha @ Eat Love Eat says

    June 01, 2016 at 9:06 pm

    The spiralised radishes are so cute! This looks so fresh and delicious ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Kari says

      June 02, 2016 at 1:14 am

      Hi Sasha, thank you! It's fun to use different colored veggies with the spiralizer ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  4. Veronika says

    May 30, 2016 at 7:18 pm

    This looks so pretty and colorful! I love spiralized radishes ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Kari says

      June 02, 2016 at 1:12 am

      Thanks, Veronika! The spiralizer really does make a difference with how much I enjoy my salad ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  5. becca@forkinthekitchen.com says

    May 30, 2016 at 7:03 pm

    This is GORGEOUS! And it's the extra push I need to finally commit and buy a spiralizer! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
    • sageandkaidesign@gmail.com says

      June 02, 2016 at 1:10 am

      Becca, thank you! I really do love using the spiralizer and feel it's totally worth it!

      Reply
  6. becca@forkinthekitchen.com says

    May 30, 2016 at 7:03 pm

    This is GORGEOUS! And it's the extra push I need to finally commit and buy a spiralizer! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
    • sageandkaidesign@gmail.com says

      June 02, 2016 at 1:10 am

      Becca, thank you! I really do love using the spiralizer and feel it's totally worth it!

      Reply
  7. Becca @ Fork In The Kichen says

    May 30, 2016 at 7:03 pm

    This is GORGEOUS! And it's the extra push I need to finally commit and buy a spiralizer! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
    • Kari says

      June 02, 2016 at 1:10 am

      Becca, thank you! I really do love using the spiralizer and feel it's totally worth it!

      Reply
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