Radish and Apple Salad.

A radish is a strange beast. Juicy and spicy and crispy. It is also a polarising vegetable.
I used to never buy them (though I did often eat freshly picked specimens at home), but I was yet to be converted to radishism. F, on the other hand was definitely in the ‘i hate radishes’ camp, he even shuddered when I picked them up at the supermarket.

Sometimes a little push, in the form of a light and refreshing salad, is all that is needed to switch sides.

It’s really simple, just finely slice some radishes (if you are still erring on the side of hate, you can lightly salt them then cover with water for 10 or 15 minutes, drain well. This will remove some of the spiciness). Mix radishes with sliced apple, picked coriander leaves and sliced lebanese cucumber. Dress with olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Serve.

Spicy radish, paired with sweet crispy apple and gentle cucumber is complemented by the light viniagrette. This salad is simple and refreshing my even turn the most fervent radish hater around.