Cucumber and Radish Salad

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Cucumber and Radish Salad
"Cucumbers are great in picnic food, something you can take with you anywhere," says Lindley.

Makes 7 cups

Recipe by Michael Lindley of Public House in Chattanooga

Photograph by Diane Fields

June 2012

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups unseasoned rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 whole allspice
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 bunch radishes, stemmed and quartered
• 6 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled cucumber
• 1 small Vidalia onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation

Bring first seven ingredients to a simmer in a small saucepan. Place radishes in a heatproof container; pour vinegar mixture over. Chill for at least 5 hours and up to 1 week.

Before serving, add cucumber; let sit for 25–30 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in onion and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

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