Here is our Balsamic Marinated Radish with Capers and Dill Toast – a flavorful fusion of radishes marinated in olive oil and balsamic vinegar, briny capers, creamy cottage cheese, and fresh dill, all atop crisp toast. It’s a quick and convenient lunch option, perfect for busy days when lengthy cooking isn’t an option.
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Toast, in all its simplicity, has become a lunchtime favorite, and it’s easy to see why. With just a few minutes of prep and a handful of ingredients, you can whip up a delicious meal that can look quite fancy, too. As the holidays approach, I’m all about easy food choices that fuel me up without draining my time and energy, leaving me free to focus on planning and prepping for the big celebrations.
Ingredients for this Balsamic Marinated Radish with Capers and Dill on Toast
- Bread of your choice
- 1 tsp butter
- Cottage cheese (2 tablespoons for each toast)
- Radishes (2 for each toast)
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Capers (1 tablespoon for each toast)
- Fresh dill
The marinade for this dish is a simple mix of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and a touch of water. The balsamic vinegar brings a tangy kick, nicely balanced by the richness of the olive oil. This marinade isn’t just for the radishes; it doubles as a handy dressing for salads or to marinate other veggies like cucumbers, onions, or more radishes. It’s a versatile kitchen essential.
Balsamic Marinated Radish with Capers and Dill on Toast
Course: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy1
servings10
minutes200
kcalIngredients
Bread of your choice
1 tsp butter
2 tablespoons Cottage cheese
2 radishes
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Capers
Fresh dill
- For the Marinade (This marinade will make more than you need, but you can save the extra for dressings)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup water
Directions
- Toast the bread: Apply 1 tsp of butter to one side of the bread and toast it in a frying pan for about 2 minutes on each side until it’s golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare the cottage cheese: Add cottage cheese to a food processor and blend it until it becomes smooth and lump-free.
- Marinate the radishes: Use a mandolin to slice 2 radishes thinly. Place the sliced radishes in a bowl and add 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup water, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Allow the radishes to marinate for 2 hours. Don’t discard the liquid; it makes a perfect salad dressing and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also use it to marinate more radishes, onions, or cucumbers.
- Assemble the toasts: On the side of the bread with the applied butter, spread 2 tablespoons of cottage cheese. Add the marinated radishes to your liking, top with capers (about 1 tablespoon per toast), and drizzle a little of the marinade liquid over the capers and radishes. Finish by chopping fresh dill over the toast.
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