One of my favorite things to do is roam the Union Square Farmer’s market on a Saturday, especially when it’s nice out. Well, this past Saturday was one of those days…just gorgeous. Everyone else in the city I guess thought the same thing because the market was PACKED. So, I quickly picked up a few items that I had never tried before: Watermelon Radish and Black Radish, and left!
The black radish was pretty ugly looking – very black and round- looked like a turnip but the farmer was giving out samples and it tastes creamy with a crunch.
The watermelon radish wasn’t too pretty, either, but I once saw it cut open, I knew I HAD to try it. It also resembles a turnip/larger radish, round and sort of green-brown on the outside with a bright pink-red watermelon color on the inside. Tastes nothing like a watermelon, but it’s literally one of the most gorgeous veggies out there. See below:
watermelon radish: one of the prettiest veggies...
With my fresh kale + black radish + watermelon radish, I made this salad:
Kale salad with watermelon radish and black radish..
It added lots of brunch and was just a tad spicy. I can’t wait to go back and get more!
Be spicy. Be daring. Be well.
xoxo
be well,
arielle
