My grandmother Sydelle used to make this spring salad. I remember the way the lovely rich creamy flavor blended with the fresh crisp greens. The radishes were the key. As a young child, it was one of my favorite salads.
Sydelle’s Spring Salad
From the kitchen of Priya Hutner
1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped (Romaine lettuce also works)
5-7 large radishes, sliced thin
1 cucumber, peeled & diced
½ red onion, sliced thin
½ C cherry tomatoes
½ C cottage cheese
¼ C sour cream
Salt & fresh ground pepper to taste
Place all the salad ingredients in a bowl, except for tomatoes. Mix in cottage cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper and toss into salad. Top with tomatoes and serve.
