I know, I know 3 months is kind of a long time to not update the blog. There has been lots of delicious cooking going on, just not enough time to photograph and write about it all! So I think it's best to ease back into things with a simple -- albeit delicious -- recipe.
After working in the garden for a good part of Memorial Day, I had a hankering for lettuce. Seeing as mine wouldn't be ready for awhile (and may never be if those darn rabbits don't stay away) I picked up some arugula and found a recipe for a salad that mixes oranges and radishes with this spicy green. It was ridiculously refreshing and made me feel a little less guilty about the side of baby back pork ribs that went with it. So ribs or no, be sure to give this salad a try!
Orange and Radish Salad with Arugula
5 teaspoons lime juice from 1 to 2 limes
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon table salt
Ground black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 medium oranges - remove peel and pith then cut into segments
5 radishes - cut into discs or bite-sized wedges
4 ounces baby arugula (about 4 cups)
Whisk together lime juice, mustard, coriander, salt and pepper to taste in bowl. Whisking constantly, gradually add oil until emulsion forms. Add oranges and radishes to dressing. Toss to coat. Plate arugula, top with oranges and radishes, drizzle dressing on top.
Serve with side of meat if you've been gardening all day and are really hungry.
