Turp Salatsi (Radish Salad)

Cookgirl's Note:

I have been intrigued by Turkish cuisine for going on a good four years now-no, actually longer. Here's a delightful summer salad and very quick to make, too! Use organic garden fresh radishes if possible and even better a variety (of). Don't use old, yucky supermarket radishes. From turkishcookbook.com

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 bunch radish , stems removed and wash thoroughly
• ¼ cup scallions, sliced (not original to recipe) or 1 -2 tablespoon fresh chives (not original to recipe)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon sumac , approximately
• salt , sparingly (read *Tip below in the directions)

Garnish

• fresh curly-leaf parsley , chopped (fresh only!)
• lemon zest
• 3 lemon slices

Directions:

1. *Tip: the sharpness/saltiness of the sumac and lemon juice mean you won't need to use very much salt (or any). Taste first then decide if the salt is necessary.
2. Cut the radishes into thin slices.
3. Arrange the radishes and onions or chives on a pretty plate.
4. Sprinkle the lemon juice, sumac and salt all over the radishes.
5. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
6. When ready to serve, garnish with the parsley. lemon zest and lemon slices.
7. Can be served chilled or at room temperature.
8. Good with kebabs, bean dishes, grilled chicken, etc.
9. Yield is estimated.

Reviews

[*Parsley*]

Really great flavor combinations. I agree that you really only need a tiny pinch of salt. I got pretty red radishes from a local farm market. I know simplicity is the idea of this salad, but I would really like to put some sliced sweet onions in this next time. Also, I think I'd prefer the flat-leaf parsley instead of the curley variety. Thanx for posting this!

[Dienia B.]

ok i loved this i added a green onion to this . i had it with cottage cheese and it went perfectly
posting this in the turning leafin diabetic forum they will love it there lol