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Roasted Radish and Potato Salad with Black Mustard and Cumin Seed

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Roasted Radish and Potato Salad with Black Mustard and Cumin Seed

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by Melanie.Einzig

Roasted Radish and Potato Salad with Black Mustard and Cumin Seed

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by Melanie.Einzig

Roasted Radish and Potato Salad with Black Mustard and Cumin Seed

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by gingerroot

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  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Radish Recipe
  • A&M's Testing Notes: Roasting radishes softens their bite and makes them mellow; they retain a slight -- but not unpleasant -- bitterness, which really complements the sweet roasted potatoes in gingerroot's salad...

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    gingerroot's Notes: I have enjoyed roasted radishes, roasted potatoes separately, and decided to give a salad that combined them a try. The addition of black mustard seed, cumin seed and yogurt are inspirations...

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Serves 2-3

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium sized bowl, combine potato pieces with a glug or two of olive oil, a good sprinkling of sea salt, and a few grinds of black pepper, tossing evenly to coat. Roast potatoes in a single layer on a foil lined baking sheet for 10 minutes.

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  2. Meanwhile, halve and slice any large radishes into wedges, leaving smaller ones whole. Using the same bowl that you tossed the potatoes in, combine radishes with olive oil, sea salt and black pepper; mix well to evenly coat.

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  3. Once the potatoes have roasted for 10 minutes, using a wooden spatula or spoon, gently push potatoes around, being careful to keep skin intact (as best as possible). Push potatoes to one side of pan, adding radishes in a single layer to the other side. Continue to roast for another 10-12 minutes or until potatoes and radishes are tender, shaking pan midway through (at 10 minutes start checking to make sure radishes do not overcook).

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  4. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. When hot, add black mustard seeds and whole cumin seeds and gently mix. Cook for about a minute, until fragrant, being mindful that black mustard seeds will start to pop. I used my wooden spoon to shield the seeds from popping all over the place. Remove pan from heat and set aside.

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  5. Remove pan from oven and allow vegetables to completely cool (making it easy to remove from pan without sticking – especially the potatoes). Halve small radishes. Transfer roasted radishes and potatoes to a bowl. Add yogurt, black mustard/cumin seed mixture and green onions, folding with a spatula to combine. Add lemon juice mixture by the teaspoonful until you reach desired taste. I added one and a half teaspoons of lemon juice-salt-sugar mixture. Fold to combine. Cover mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow flavors to develop. Bring salad to room temperature before enjoying.

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I just made this, and also found myself without black mustard seeds. Substituted yellow, and it is delicious! Many thanks!

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So glad you enjoyed it, nogaga! Thanks so much for letting me know.

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This was/is delicious. I was unable to get cumin seeds and black mustard seeds, so I substituted yellow mustard seeds and roasted ground cumin. Also, after getting home I realized that I had forgotten yogurt too, but it was too late to go back. I ended up doing a Tbsp. of mayo & a Tbsp. of sour cream. It was sooo good, I think I may be truly obsessed with roasting radishes now : ) Thank you for a wonderful recipe!

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You're welcome. So glad you enjoyed the roasted radishes! I have to admit, that is my favorite way to eat them now. Glad your substitutions worked too - thanks for letting me know.

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This was fabulous. I had never thought of roasting radishes. Just delish. I used the same seasoning/spices on roasted beets and it was good, though not as perfect as your combination.

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Thrilled you enjoyed it! Thanks for your comments, I will have to try the seasonings with beets.

Mlt_yogateau_1 Reply

This broke da mouth! So, so good.

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Thanks, mtrelaun! I'm happy you think so!!

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Congrats! Great recipe :)

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Thanks! It means a lot to me - I am a big fan of your food!

Nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Reply

CONGRATULATIONS ! gingerroot! I am very happy with you for this win.

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Thanks so much pauljoseph!!

Chocolate_peppermint_truffle_cookies_032 Reply

Yay!!! I'm really happy for you gingerroot!! Many congrats to you on this great recipe!!!

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Yay gingerroot!!

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Congrats!

Sagegr Reply

Congrats, gingerroot! I am so happy for you with this win.

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Thanks Sagegreen. Your comment means a lot to me.

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WOW! Thanks everyone for all the lovely comments and votes. I really appreciate it.

Lobster_001 Reply

Congratulations!!!

Dscn0826 Reply

Book it, Dano, (sorry bad five-o reference). Congratulations gingerroot and what a great recipe!

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LOL! Thanks, and I like your sense of humor, thirschfeld.

L1010593 Reply

Yay gingerroot!! I'm super thrilled for you! This was a wonderful recipe!! Congrats on the well deserved win!
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Newliztoqueicon-2 Reply

Congratulations on a well-deserved win!

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Thanks LTC! Btw, your blog is fantastic!

Wedding_pictures_162 Reply

Congratulations, gingerroot!

Mrs Reply

Woo Hoo! Way to go Gingerroot!! Congratulations on the win.

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I tried both recipes too, and while I liked both, this one was really special with the combination of cumin, black mustard, yogurt and seasoned lemon juice. Really great job, gingerroot!!

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Thanks ChezSuzanne! Apart from the actual making of it, nothing makes me happier than people trying and enjoying my food.

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I made both recipes, and just cast my vote for this one! I love the use of cumin, mustard seed, lemon, and the yogurt in it. I used small red potatoes and ground cumin (I never seem to have cumin seed on hand). This is definitely a winner! I love finding new ways to do radishes.

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LOVE the combination of mustard and cumin seeds. Great recipe!

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Congrats Gingeroot . Sincerely I made this today this excellent easy to get ingredients recipe because I am from Kerala India and we can get very fresh from the garden black pepper,cumin seeds,radishes and milk yogurt please try to post more recipes like this .My vote definitely and 100% for you

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Thank you so much, pauljoseph! I am so glad you enjoyed it. You have made my day with your comments. I love the flavors here and will continue to experiment with them.

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Congrats Gingeroot and good luck!!!

Hib_kitchen Reply

Super delicious. Love the spicing in this dish. You have my vote!

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Thanks so much MCT! Let me know what you think if you try it.

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I totally agree with knapper808, ono grindz for sure!
congrats!

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shoots honey girl. serious ono grindz, all your food makes fo one massive kanak attack fo shua, much mahalos

Wedding_pictures_162 Reply

Congratulations on being a finalist! So many interesting flavors!

Mrs Reply

Yippee, Gingerroot!! Congrats! Very yummy recipe.

L1010593 Reply

Congrats Gingerroot! I thought for sure it would be your lovely soup, so that's 2 winners in my book! : )

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Thank you for your kind words, TiggyBee! I am still in disbelief about it all - so honored to be a finalist.

P9070029 Reply

sounds yummy, but like a lot of work ;-)

Monkeys Reply

congrats gingerroot! Looks great!

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Thanks so much, Diana!

Summer_2010_1048 Reply

Oh yum. Saving this one for sure. Congrats gingerroot.

Summer_2010_1048 Reply

Trying to remember what we did before Greek Yogurt became available in the U.S.? Love that stuff for so many uses.

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Delicous! I made this last night for Wifey and she loved it! Mahalo.

Copy_of_me Reply

Yeah gingerroot, congratulations on the EP and becoming a finalist; voted, crossing my fingers! Nice radish twist with yukon golds!

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Thanks all for your kind words! What a way to start the day...I am six hours behind and should really be getting my son ready for preschool but am over the moon. So honored to be a finalist.

Chocolate_peppermint_truffle_cookies_032 Reply

I totally missed this one! It looks delicious and I'll be trying it this week for sure! Congrats on making finalist!

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Thanks ChezSuzanne! I would love to hear what you think if you try it.

Dscn0826 Reply

Yeah gingerroot! Like all the great flavors in this. Congratulations.

Sagegr Reply

Congrats on being a finalist. I love your recipe here!

Winnie100 Reply

I love everything in here and this looks terrific. Congrats on being a finalist ;)

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YUM!!!

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Thanks, Lena S.!

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