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Salad farm lettuces with radishes, baby croutons and citrus vinaigrette

Salad farm lettuces with radishes, baby croutons and citrus vinaigrette

Serves 6



Salad
12   red radishes (about 1 bunch), thinly sliced into rounds, placed in iced water
300 gm   mixed lettuce leaves (mesclun, rocket, chives, chervil)
1 tsp   black or white sesame seeds
Croûtons
15 gm   unsalted butter
3 tsp   extra-virgin olive oil
1   clove of garlic, bruised
3   slices day-old white bread, crusts removed, cut into 1½cm squares
Citrus vinaigrette
2   golden shallots, very finely chopped
3 tsp   red wine vinegar
1 tbsp   freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp   freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tsp   sugar
½ cup   olive oil
3 tsp   extra-virgin olive oil


1 For croûtons, heat butter, olive oil and garlic in a sauté pan over low heat. Add bread and fry gently for 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Discard garlic clove. Scatter with sea salt and drain on absorbent paper.
2 For citrus vinaigrette, place shallots in a bowl, pour over vinegar and citrus juices and stand for 5 minutes. Add sugar, whisk in both oils, and season to taste with sea salt. Makes about 1 cup. Dressing will keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.
3 Drain radishes and place in a bowl with lettuces and sesame seeds, drizzle with enough dressing to coat and toss to combine, then add croûtons and serve immediately.


Drink Suggestion 2006 Gibbston Valley Sauvignon Blanc.

RECIPE George Francisco PHOTOGRAPHY Geoff Lung STYLING Emma Knowles


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