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Orange, Arugula and Shaved Radish Salad

Orange, Arugula and Shaved Radish Salad

By Dimitri DemopolousOctober 17, 2023

  • Makes
    4 servings
  • Cook Time
    40 minutes
  • Active time plus cooling
    25 minutes active

Bright and refreshing, this salad combines thinly shaved radishes with juicy oranges and peppery arugula (or watercress), all tossed with a tangy-sweet vinaigrette. We let the salad stand for about 15 minutes before serving so the radish slices soften and absorb the flavorful vinaigrette. The recipe calls for red radishes, but use any variety you like. A mandoline makes fast work of thinly slicing the radishes; keep the green tops attached so you can hold onto them like a handle. When peeling the oranges, be sure to remove the white pith, which tastes bitter.

Ingredients
  • 3

    medium oranges

  • 3

    tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar

  • 1

    tablespoon neutral oil

  • 2

    teaspoons honey

  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper

  • 1

    pound bunch red radishes (with greens attached), root ends trimmed

  • 5

    ounce container baby arugula OR 1 bunch watercress, stemmed and roughly chopped (about 6 cups)

Step 1

Grate the zest from 1 orange into a large bowl, then squeeze in the juice. Add the vinegar, oil, honey, ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Whisk to combine, then set aside.

Step 2

Using a sharp knife, slice about ½ inch off the top and bottom of the remaining 2 oranges. One at a time, stand an orange on a cut end and cut from top to bottom following the contours of the fruit to remove the peel and white pith. Cut the oranges in half lengthwise. Lay each half cut side down, then cut crosswise into ½-inch slices. Add to the vinaigrette.

Step 3

Adjust the blade of your mandoline to slice 1/16 inch thick. Hold each radish by the greens and slice on the mandoline as far as is safe; discard the greens. Add the slices to the bowl with the oranges; toss. Let stand for about 15 minutes. Add the arugula and toss again. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Optional garnish: Toasted sliced almonds OR toasted sesame seeds

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