Reasons You’ll Love Watermelon Radish, Young Lettuces, Fresh Herbs & Ricotta-Stuffed Pea Pods

This salad is a wonderful combination of flavors and you’re sure to love it.

Watermelon Radish, Young Lettuce, Fresh Herbs, and Ricotta-Stuffed Pea Pods Ingredients

Watermelon radish adds brightness and charm to this Spring salad.

• • Watermelon Radish – This unique radish variety is the star of the salad, known for its white-green outer skin and vibrant pink or red center. It adds a refreshing crunch and mild sweetness to the salad.

  • Young Lettuces – Choose a variety of young lettuces such as butterhead, romaine, or leaf lettuce. The tender leaves provide a delicate texture and fresh taste as the base of the salad.

  • Fresh Herbs – Add an aromatic element to the salad with a selection of fresh herbs. Mint, basil, or cilantro work well to enhance the flavors and add fragrance.

  • Ricotta – The creamy and smooth ricotta cheese brings a luxurious and indulgent touch to the salad. It pairs perfectly with the other ingredients, adding a creamy and savory element.

  • Pea Pods – Look for fresh and crisp pea pods to stuff with ricotta. They provide a natural sweetness and a delightful crunch in each bite.

  • Vinaigrette – Prepare a light and tangy vinaigrette to dress the salad. Ingredients for the vinaigrette can include olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.

How to Make Watermelon Radish, Young Lettuces, Fresh Herbs, and Ricotta-Stuffed Pea Pods

This salad takes a little bit of time, but it’s well worth it!

• • • Prepare the watermelon radish – Wash the watermelon radish thoroughly under running water, then use a vegetable brush to scrub away any dirt or debris on the outer skin. Trim off both ends of the radish with a sharp knife to remove any rough or discolored portions. Optionally, you can peel the skin using a vegetable peeler if desired. Leave the skin on for added texture and color if it’s thin and in good condition.
    • Prepare the young lettuces and fresh herbs – Wash the young lettuces and fresh herbs under cold water. Then gently pat them dry or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture. Tear the lettuces into bite-sized pieces and finely chop the fresh herbs.
    • Prepare the ricotta-stuffed pea pods– Rinse the pea pods and remove the strings, if any. Mix the ricotta cheese with a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl. Gently open the pea pods and stuff them with the ricotta cheese mixture. Set aside.
    • Prepare the vinaigrette – In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Adjust the quantities to taste.
    • Assemble the salad – In a large salad bowl, combine the young lettuces, fresh herbs, and sliced watermelon radish. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients. Place the ricotta-stuffed pea pods on top of the salad.
    • Serve and enjoy – Serve the Watermelon Radish, Young Lettuces, Fresh Herbs, and Ricotta-Stuffed Pea Pods immediately. Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy this refreshing and vibrant salad as a light meal or a side dish.

Watermelon Radish, Young Lettuces, Fresh Herbs, and Ricotta-Stuffed Pea Pads Variations

• • Roasted Nuts – Consider adding some toasted nuts like slivered almonds or pine nuts, or our candied pecans! They provide a delightful texture contrast to the salad.
  • Balsamic Glaze – Drizzle a touch of balsamic glaze over the salad for a tangy and slightly sweet flavor.
  • Cashew Crema Dressing – Our Cashew crema dressing is tangy and packed with flavor. It’s super easy to whip up at home!

Remember, these ingredients can be adjusted and customized according to your taste preferences and seasonal availability. Feel free to experiment and make the salad your own by adding or substituting ingredients as desired.

How to Serve White Lettuces, Watermelon Radish, and Ricotta-Stuffed Pea Pods

This interesting salad is great as a side dish or on its own. Here are some ideas for servings.

• Dairy-Free Stuffed Shells – These dairy-free stuffed shells are cheesy, flavorful comfort food. They’re filled with my homemade vegan ricotta cheese, fresh spinach, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt.
• Grilled Tofu – One tasty way to cook tofu is to grill it and by adding fresh veggies like onions and peppers you can really make it interesting. You can eat grilled tofu as a meal, or side dish, or tuck it in a pita pocket. It’s versatile!
  
• Homemade Bread – This homemade loaf  bread requires only five ingredients. Soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside, it’s a specialty of our resident baker, Riann!
  
• Pasta Primavera – Pasta primavera is a delicious medley of pasta, fresh vegetables, and savory sauce that tantalizes the taste buds with its flavorful and satisfying combination. We put a vegan, dairy-free spin on this classic American dish; the flavor is amazing!
• Cherry Tomato Pasta – This Cherry Tomato Pasta is the perfect summer dinner. It’s filling and delicious and spotlights fresh, in-season cherry tomatoes. It’s full of flavor and bursty tomatoes which everyone is sure to enjoy.

If you decided to try this recipe please do let us know in the comments below.