11 Spring Radish + Feta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

A little weary of kale, swiss chard and the other veggies of winter...I walked through the farmers market with a little hope in my heart.  Mixed in among the turnips were fat, bright orange carrots fresh from the earth, radishes, deep red strawberries, and a few other signs of spring.  

I decided to pick up the radishes and a still-alive head of butter lettuce.  As the woman cut my lettuce straight from the cup it was growing in, I could see this salad in my mind.  Fresh, perfect for our Easter dinner, and a sure sign of spring.  

On the other hand, Watson (my bulldog - if you're new here) peruses my closet like a market, and has decided my high heels look like fresh, brightly colored, tasty morsels for spring.  He's particularly fond of the kind that I keep in nice, cloth bags...what's a girl to do.  At least he has good taste?    

Spring Radish + Feta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

1 head butter lettuce (or other lettuce)
2 radishes, sliced thin using a mandolin
2 Tablespoons Feta cheese, crumbled
1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
handful of grape tomatoes

Vinaigrette:

1 lemon, juiced
2 Tablespoons olive oil
pinch of salt
1 teaspoon garlic, minced

1.  Rinse the lettuce, checking for any dirt.  Tear the leaves into bite sized pieces and add to the bowl.  Cut off the root end of the radish and slice very thin using a mandolin, discard the tops.

2.  Toss the lettuce and radishes together with the tomatoes, feta, and cilantro.  In a separate bowl, mix together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and garlic.  Whisk well and drizzle over the lettuce mix.

Enjoy!