Radish and Ricotta Salata Salad

March 1, 2018 Cara Anselmo
Photo: Sara Remington
Welcome spring with this fresh and flavorful salad. The tangy bite of radishes is complemented by salty cheese and juicy, sweet citrus.

SERVINGS: 2
SERVING SIZE: 2½ cups (220 grams)
PREP TIME: 30 minutes
COOKING TIME: 0 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sliced radishes
  • 1 cup loosely packed chopped radish greens, stems removed
  • 2⁄3 cup chopped ricotta salata cheese (¼-inch pieces)
  • 1⁄3 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
  • 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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

NUTRITION PER SERVING: 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

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Cara Anselmo, MS, RDN, is a nutritionist and certified yoga instructor in New York City. Follow Cara on Twitter.