Our house loves spicy radish pods! As a snack with a kick, in salads, as next-level pickles or in stir-fry, we love this time of year. The immature seed pods of rattail radish plants are such a fun seasonal vegetable treat.

Try them in this summertime salad dressed with a basil-lime dressing.

INGREDIENTS

For the salad:

• 1 cup of radish pods, ends trimmed and cut in half or thirds
• 1 cup snap peas, cut in half
• 1 cup cucumber, quartered and sliced

For the dressing:

• 1/4 cup lime juice (about one lime)
• 1/4 cup sweet basil leaves and stems
• 1/4 cup chives
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

1. In a food processor, combine all the ingredients for the dressing and blend until thoroughly chopped and emulsified.
2. In a medium bowl, toss radish pods, peas and cucumber with the dressing.
3. Salt and pepper to taste.