Fresh Radish and Arugula Salad

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Fresh Radish and Arugula Salad

 

1 bunch radishes, tops and root tips removed

1/2 cup arugula leaves

8 basil leaves

1 teaspoon black or white sesame seeds

1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon chili oil

 

Cut the radishes into thin slices crosswise. Stack the slices and cut into thin

strips. Stack the arugula leaves on top of each other (about eight leaves at a

time) and cut into thin strips. Do the same with the basil. Combine radishes,

arugula and basil along with the sesame seeds and cilantro in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, salt and chili

oil. These two separate steps may both be done up to an hour ahead of serving.

About 10 minutes before serving, toss the ingredients from both bowls together.

(If the salad and its dressing are combined too far ahead it will make the

radishes mushy.)

Makes about 2 cups.