Refreshing & Sweet! Watermelon Radish Veggie Salad Recipe
A Healthy and Delicious Veggie Salad Featuring the Garden Gem, Watermelon Radish
Last autumn, I was captivated by the beautiful color of the watermelon radishes I grew in my garden. This spring, I planted about 100 more, and they grew so plump! I harvested them and decided to add them to a fresh salad. Watermelon radish contains eight times more antioxidants than regular radish, making it a fantastic choice for both taste and health! While spring radishes can be slightly bitter, I balanced this with a sweet and tangy yuzu dressing, creating a unique salad that everyone can enjoy.
Main Ingredients- 1 bunch fresh lettuce
- A generous amount of crisp watermelon radish
- 1/4 sweet onion
- A little bit of garland chrysanthemum (Shungiku)
- 40g carrot
Yuzu Dressing Ingredients- 3 Tbsp sweet yuzu marmalade
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped onion
- 1 Tbsp 2x concentrated vinegar
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp sweet yuzu marmalade
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped onion
- 1 Tbsp 2x concentrated vinegar
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by thoroughly washing all the salad vegetables: lettuce, garland chrysanthemum, onion, carrot, and watermelon radish. Drain them well in a colander. Prepare the vegetables by cutting them into bite-sized pieces or attractive shapes. For the onion, thinly slicing it or cutting it into rings will add a pleasant texture.
Step 2
Let’s make a delicious yuzu dressing! In a clean bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of fragrant and sweet yuzu marmalade, 3 tablespoons of rich olive oil, 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped onion for added flavor, 1 tablespoon of zesty 2x concentrated vinegar, 1 tablespoon of bright lemon juice for that tangy kick, and a pinch of salt to balance the flavors. Whisk everything together until well combined.
Step 3
Gently whisk the yuzu dressing ingredients with a spoon or a whisk until all components are beautifully blended. It’s important to mix thoroughly to create a flavorful and cohesive yuzu sauce that will have a lovely sheen.
Step 4
Place the prepared vegetables and watermelon radish in a large bowl. Drizzle the delicious yuzu dressing evenly over the ingredients. To maintain the crispness of the vegetables and prevent them from becoming soggy, use chopsticks to gently toss everything together. This light mixing technique is key to preserving their delightful crunch.
Step 5
Voilà! It’s ready! This vegetable salad with watermelon radish is incredibly quick to make, and the sweet and tangy yuzu dressing is a real appetite stimulant. It’s perfect for special occasions or simply to add a burst of freshness to any meal. Enjoy this wonderfully simple and delightful recipe! ^^
