Do you like radishes? Raw, it can be a little bitter, but in this salad it's just right!
Pair it with a tofu that recalls the taste of feta and a Niçoise-style vinaigrette, you'll love it.
What's more, radish is low in FODMAPs, so it's well tolerated by people who intestine-sensitive.
Radish:
Discover recipes to make the most of it in this blog post
Recipe low in FODMAP
This recipe is low in FODMAP. In spite of everything, listen to your symptoms and recommendations from your nutritionist.
Radish salad with feta tofu and fresh herbs
Pair the radish with a feta-like tofu and a Niçoise-style vinaigrette, and we bet you'll love it!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Pickled tofu
- 1 block (454g) extra-firm tofu sliced
- ¼ t. (60 ml) lemon juice
- 2-3 tbsp (30-45 ml) salt
- 4 t. (1L) water
Salad
- 2 t. (500 ml) radish cut into small pieces
- 3 t. (750 ml) of cucumbers diced
- 2 green onions sliced (green part only for low FODMAP version)
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) fresh chives minced
- ¾ t.(180 ml) fresh parsley finely chopped
Vinaigrette
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive or camelina oil
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp (5 ml) red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) dried dill
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) dried oregano
Suggested accompaniment
- Whole-wheat Greek pitas (corn tortilla or cooked quinoa for a low-FODMAP gluten-free version) baked
- (OR)
- Baked new potatoes
Instructions
Pickled tofu
- In a large pot, bring the water to the boil (approx. 4 t.) with the lemon juice and salt. *(The amount of water does not need to be very precise).
- Lower heat and add tofu slices. Simmer, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Drain the tofu and leave to cool (leave the tofu in the liquid longer for a saltier taste if desired).
- Crumble tofu (similar texture to feta cheese)
Salad
- In a bowl, combine all salad ingredients (vegetables and dressing).
- Pepper to taste
Assembly
- Divide vegetable mixture and tofu among 4 to 6 portions.
Notes
Recipe and photo by Marianne Lamy,
