Ok so I know that the name alone makes this salad sound like an explosion of so many different flavors and it is! But….. that’s what makes this salad work so well!
Between my obsession for salads and my inclination towards making my own dressings, my salad game is going strong right now. I’ve been wanting to use watermelon radish for a while now because of it’s flavor and just how pretty it looks!
Here are a few fun facts about watermelon radishes:
- They are nutrient dense with Vitamins K, A, E, C, and B6.
- High in antioxidants
- High in fiber, calcium, potassium, and iron among many other minerals
- One serving of watermelon radishes has over 1/3 of your daily Vit. C requirements!
- They’re just so darned pretty
The fennel was added in to balance out the peppery flavor of the radish (though, to be honest, I wasn’t sure how the hubby was going to like it as he is not a big licorice flavored guy. The best part about eating fennels to me is the licorice!). Luckily, the fennel taste was mild when combined with the flavors of the salad.
As to the Ginger Lime dressing, adding the hint of ginger balanced with a little honey in the dressing and the lime to brighten up the salad, it was the perfect choice to use this for the salad.
When I think about this salad, it really has a great balance of sweet, spicy and tangy! So perfect for a lunch meal, side dish, or a Covid free Thanksgiving dinner!
From my kitchen to yours, enjoy this salad!
Watermelon Radish and Fennel Salad with a Ginger Lime Dressing
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 1 large fennel bulb, very thinly sliced
- 2 c arugula
- 1 watermelon radish, very thinly sliced
- 1 c fresh mint
For the Ginger Lime Dressing:
- 1" knob fresh ginger, grated
- 2 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1/2 c Avocado or Olive Oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
Instructions
For the dressing:
- Combine all the ingredients into a tightly sealed jar and shake well until all of the ingredients are well emulsified.
To Assemble:
- Layer all of the salad ingredients in a bowl and drizzle desired amount of dressing on top.
- Enjoy!
Here are the tools that I used:
Oh Wow!! It looks beautiful and I am sure it’s really yummy. Thanks Sapna for this recipe.