Grated black radish salad is exquisite too. Try it with the most common black radish in the U.S. (Raphanus sativus), which is round and has a similar flavor and texture to Raphanus sativus niger.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　4 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

　　1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard

　　2 black radishes (weighing about one half pound each) peeled and trimmed

　　One small shallot, sliced paper-thin

　　2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

　　Fine sea salt

　　

Step 1

1. In a medium sized bowl whisk together the lemon juice and the mustard,then slowly whisk in the olive oil into the mixture until it emulsifies.

　　

Step 2

2. Grate the radish on a grater with small holes. Add the grated radishand the shallot to the vinaigrette and toss so that all the ingredients are thoroughly combined. Season with salt. Serve immediately.