Description
A true gardener’s sandwich, French Butter Radish Sandwich puts a modern twist on classic radis au beurre with crisp radishes, creamy butter, cucumber, fresh greens, olive oil, and balsamic on crusty bread.
Ingredients
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- 1 small baguette or crusty country loaf
- 3 - 5 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 8 - 12 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup tender salad greens, arugula, or baby lettuce
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice the baguette or bread lengthwise.
- Spread or layer both sides generously with softened butter.
- Layer the sliced radishes over the butter.
- Add the cucumber slices.
- Top with greens, dress the greens directly on the sandwich; drizzle with olive oil and balsamic.
- Finish with a little flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Close the sandwich and gently press together.
- Cut into portions and serve immediately.
Notes
Make It Your Own. Once you’ve got the basic combination down, there are plenty of ways to play with it. Try adding:
• Fresh dill
• Chives
• Tarragon
• Microgreens
• Watercress
• Pickled onions
• Avocado
• Thinly sliced apple
• Soft goat cheese
For a more substantial lunch, add sliced hard-boiled egg, smoked salmon, or thinly sliced chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Chopping
- Cuisine: French
