We get a lot of radishes and cucumbers in our CSA box.
I have to admit. If I have anything leftover from my CSA box week after week (after week), it's the radishes. I don't care for them by themselves, so I've had to get creative!
One morning as I was running errands with my girls I was thinking about what I was going to make for lunch. I created this sandwich in my head as we hopped from store to store and couldn't wait to come home and try it.
I made the girls lunch, then started on my little dream sandwich. Not only was it better than I anticipated, both of my girls promptly pushed their plates aside and wanted a sandwich like mine.
I did NOT expect that. They're good eaters, but I was sure they'd turn their nose up at something like this. (I think they wanted it because I didn't offer it to them.) I made another identical sandwich and they shared it. Then they had it again the next day for lunch, (almost) eating the entire thing each.
Cuke & Radish Sandwich with Lemon-Herb Goat Cheese Spread
Instructions
In a medium bowl combine the cucumber & radish slices as well as the torn spinach. Drizzle the olive oil and the vinegar over top and sprinkle with a pinch or two of salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly (hands are good), then set aside for about 10-15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the ingredients for the spread in a small bowl. Toast the bread.
To assemble, spread some of the goat cheese on to slices of bread and place a generous amount of the cucumber-radish mixture between them.
Makes 4 small-ish sandwiches. (If you use the Sandwich Thins. You might want to make more of the salad and spread if your sandwiches are larger.)
Nat's Notes:
1. A mandolin slicer is excellent for slicing the cukes and radishes very thin. I had one for two days while I made this sandwich and decided I didn't like the quality of the mandolin so I returned it.
