​The Taste of Local Watermelon Radishes

Sometimes what is old becomes new again. Right now, heritage veggies are a big hit. 

The Watermelon Radish is one of those. The outside of the watermelon radish is fairly boring looking. But slicing into it gives you that "WOW" with its wild fushia interior. Then there is that slightly sweet, tangy taste that is milder than the usual radish. 

The Watermelon radish is a heirloom variety of the Daikon Radish family, and is also related to the turnip and horseradish. They pair well with apples, cheese, bacon and feta. They can be eaten raw in a salad, braised or roasted.

Once you try them I am sure you will be hooked!
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Have a Great Week.

Rick & Wendy & Leigha
Thanks for Supporting Local Farmers

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Recipe of the Week

Watermelon Radish & Goat Cheese Salad
Serves 4.

2 Watermelon Radishes (8 1/2 oz peeled, quartered, sliced) – Roots Down Organic, Patchwork Garden
2 Mini Cucumbers sliced – SunTech Greenhouses
1 Shallot thinly sliced – Patchwork Gardens
2 large Empire Apples, cored and sliced – Halls Apple Orchard
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup Sunflower Oil – Kricklewood Farm
1/2 lb bag Mixed Greens – Roots Down Organic
4 ounces of Sheep Feta – The Milkhouse

Put all ingedients in a large bowl (except the cheese). Toss gently until combined. 

Assemble onto 4 plates and top with crumbled Feta.

Enjoy!