Radish Salad with Beetroot and Oranges

RADISH SALAD RECIPE

Diuretic and detoxifying , radishes are rich in properties important for our health and well-being. A good reason to bring them to the table often and use them in a delicious salad with beets and oranges . A combination that is a real panacea for our health.

These are two vegetables and a fruit that are low in calories but rich in vitamins, iron, and other important minerals. A colorful, nutritious, and healthy dish that can be prepared in just a few minutes and is also perfect for lunch at the office.

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RADISH SALAD WITH BEETS AND ORANGES RECIPE

Let's see, step by step, how to prepare a delicious radish salad with beets and oranges topped with a tasty lemon dressing, using the recipe from Insalate + by Amber Locke (Publisher Gribaudo) , which features lots of original ideas for creating spectacular, nutritious, and healthy salads.

Ingredients

• 3 blood oranges
• 2 raw red beets, scraped or peeled
• 2 yellow beets, scraped or peeled
• 5-6 peeled radishes
• 1 fennel
• ½ peeled onion
• A handful of edible flowers or herbs

INGREDIENTS FOR LEMON SAUCE

• The finely grated zest and juice of a lemon
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

• Peel the oranges and cut them into segments, also slice the beetroots, radishes, onion and the fennel and then place all the vegetables in a salad bowl with the orange segments.
• Meanwhile, prepare the lemon sauce: pour the grated lemon zest and juice, oil, salt, and pepper into a bowl. Depending on your taste, you can also add a little more... Orange juice.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Garnish with edible flowers or herbs and serve. Add chickpeas, if desired.

(The cover image is taken from the book Salads + by Amber Locke, Gribaudo Publisher)

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