Radish Salsa

Great for Black Bean Tacos!

Did you know radishes...

  • are a root vegetable

  • can be eaten raw, cooked, or pickled

Radishes...

  • have fiber for digestion / relieve constipation

  • have anthocyanins to fight cardiovascular disease

  • act as an anti-congestive for respiratory stress

  • contain vitamin C and zinc to maintain healthy skin

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch radishes (about 12 radishes)

  • 4 green onions

  • ½ to 1 jalapeño pepper

  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

  • 4 tablespoons lime juice (about 2 limes)

  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil

  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

  • Thinly slice and quarter the radishes. Thinly slice the green onions.

  • Seed and dice the jalapeño pepper (taking the necessary precautions to keep the juice away from the eyes).

  • Use ½ pepper for a mild salsa, and more for a spicier variation.

  • Chop the cilantro. Mix the cilantro with radishes, green onions, jalapeño pepper, lime juice, olive oil, kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper.

(*Note: The radish salsa can become watery as it sits, so it’s best served about 10 minutes after preparation. Use a slotted spoon when serving the salsa to strain out any additional liquid.)