Radish and Ricotta Salata Salad Recipe

Welcome spring with this fresh and flavorful salad. The tangy bite of radishes is complemented by salty cheese and juicy, sweet citrus.

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup sliced radishes
1 cup loosely packed chopped radish greens, stems removed
⅔ cup chopped ricotta salata cheese (¼-inch pieces)
⅓ cup peeled and chopped clementine (½-inch pieces) (about 1 clementine)
2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, roughly torn, stems removed
1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) extra-virgin olive oil
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Before you begin: Wash your hands.

1. In a large mixing bowl, stir together all ingredients until combined.
2. Portion into 2 servings and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

252 calories, 19g total fat, 7g saturated fat, 32mg cholesterol, 279mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 5g sugar, 10g protein, 440mg potassium, N/A phosphorus

This recipe originally appeared in Food & Nutrition Magazine^®, published by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.