Cucumber Radish Crostini Food

CREAMY DILL CUCUMBER TOASTIES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, dressing mix and mayonnaise.
• Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture on a slice of bread, and top with a slice of cucumber. Sprinkle with dill. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

CUCUMBER & RADISH CROSTINI

Steps:

• This recipe simply calls for spicing up your cream cheese. Add chopped fresh mint, minced garlic, and a little salt, mayo, horseradish, ginger and lime juice and mix well. Now it's ready to spread on your baguette rounds. Top with sliced radishes and cucumbers, and you have a perfect spring appetizer or snack!

ROASTED RADISH CROSTINI

Steps:

• Remove leaves and stems from radishes; trim the tails. Cut larger radishes lengthwise into sixths and smaller radishes lengthwise into quarters.
• Place a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon oil, radishes in a single layer (do not crowd) and salt and pepper. Cook radishes, without moving them, until they are lightly colored on undersides, about 3 minutes. Shake pan and continue cooking until tender, about 3 more minutes. (You can also roast them in the oven at 400 degrees for 10 to 20 minutes.)
• In a small skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in anchovies, garlic, red pepper and remaining oil. Reduce heat and simmer about 4 minutes.
• Brush each slice of toast with sauce and top with several radish wedges. Spoon additional sauce on top, sprinkle with parsley and serve.

CUCUMBER RADISH CROSTINI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°
• On a baking sheet, put baguette slices in a single layer, and brush with olive oil on both sides.
• Bake baguette slices for about 5 minutes, or until golden and toasted. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
• Spread each baguette with cheese, then top with arugula leaves, then cucumber slices, then radish slices
• Sprinkle with salt, and fresh chives, and serve

RADISH AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Place the cucumbers and radishes in an ice water bath for 8 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the apple cider vinegar, oil, shallots, tarragon and sugar to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Drain the cucumbers and radishes and place in a bowl. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the top. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

CUCUMBER AND RADISH SALAD WITH YOGURT AND CUMIN

Steps:

• Cut the cucumbers in half and using a teaspoon, scoop out seeds if necessary. Slice paper-thin. Toss with a generous amount of salt and place in a colander over a bowl or in the sink for 10 minutes. Place in a bowl of cold water and swish them around, then salt again and let sit for another 10 minutes. Rinse and drain on a clean kitchen towel. Transfer to a salad bowl and add the radishes and sesame seeds or nigella seeds.
• In a small bowl stir the cumin, pepper, turmeric and curry powder into the yogurt. Whisk in the garlic and lemon juice. Add salt to taste. Toss with the cucumbers and radishes, garnish with chopped chives and serve, or refrigerate until ready to serve.