Ingredients

1/2 lb radish
2 tomatoes
4 mint leaves
4 scallions , sliced ( or 1/3 red onion , sliced thin )
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 teaspoons lemon juice
salt
pepper
This Russian Radish-Tomato-Mint Salad is a delicious and nutritious combination of fresh and crunchy vegetables. The peppery radishes, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant mint leaves complement each other beautifully while the dressing ties all the flavors together. This salad is perfect as a side dish to complement a heavier meal or as a light lunch on its own. It's also easy to prepare and can be made in under 30 minutes.

Instructions

1.Slice the radishes and tomatoes and place them in a bowl.
2.Add sliced scallions or red onions and mint leaves.
3.In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
4.Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
5.Serve chilled and enjoy!

PROS

Low in calories, high in fiber, and packed with flavor.
The use of radish, tomato and mint makes this salad a great source of vitamins and minerals too

CONS

May not be filling enough on its own as a meal.
May not appeal to those who do not like radishes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is a great source of dietary fiber, and vitamins like Vitamin C, K, and A. Radish is also believed to have detoxifying properties while tomato protects against skin-damaging free radicals. Mint leaves are great for digestion and can relieve nausea.

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