I'm a huge fan of watermelon radishes. They are potentially the most gorgeous vegetable on the planet, and most of them are gentler and sweeter in flavor than the average radish. I've been making some version of a watermelon radish salad/slaw pretty frequently of late. This is probably my favorite version. Fennel enhances the sweetness, while mustard greens add a spicy edge. Ever influenced by the shaved radish salad at Grüner in Portland, I've used pumpkin seed oil in the vinaigrette and toasted pepitas in the salad. The colors are vibrant and the flavor is fresh enough to drive away the most stubborn winter blues. I could eat this every day and be happy.

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