{"id":9966,"date":"2012-05-02T10:47:02","date_gmt":"2012-05-02T08:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.withaglass.com\/?p=9966"},"modified":"2013-05-20T21:49:35","modified_gmt":"2013-05-20T19:49:35","slug":"radish-cucumber-and-sour-milk-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withaglass.com\/?p=9966","title":{"rendered":"Radish, Cucumber and Yogurt \/Sour Cream Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I woke up yesterday and, just after my obligatory coffee fix, all I could think of were pink radishes. As if hypnotised, I went to the market, bought two huge bunches of beautiful radishes, came back home, opened the fridge, took a cucumber, sliced it, then sliced some radishes, added soured milk (I had been craving this one too, see the explanation below), salted everything and literally threw myself on it (luckily, after a while, I controlled myself enough to save some of it for the photo).<\/p>\n

I think I should listen more often to my cravings because the salad was exactly what I wanted for a sunny spring day. It was crunchy, refreshing, tangy and slightly peppery thanks to the radishes. It was inspired by a cucumber salad (vaguely Polish) I sometimes prepare, but the radishes made all the difference. The second batch I made also yesterday for dinner was a perfect side dish with fiery fried rice. Given the sour milk\/cream cooling properties, I’m sure it will go well with any hot dish.<\/p>\n

TIPS: I usually prepare this salad with sour milk which is almost as thick as sour cream (at least the one I buy), but is low-fat. You can use sour cream or natural yogurt or, even better, Greek yogurt instead (I would add a dash of lemon juice to the yogurt to obtain the slightly sour result).<\/p>\n

This salad should be made just before you serve it, otherwise the vegetables will render liquid and the “sauce” will get watery.<\/p>\n

Preparation: 10 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n

Ingredients (serves one):<\/em><\/p>\n

6-7 big red radishes<\/em><\/p>\n

1\/3 long cucumber<\/em><\/p>\n

3 heaped tablespoons sour milk\/cream or yogurt<\/em><\/p>\n

salt<\/em><\/p>\n

Cut the cucumber in four lengthwise and then into thin slices.<\/p>\n

Cut the radishes into thin slices.<\/p>\n

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and serve.<\/p>\n

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