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Black Radish Salad
Салат из редьки
Sharp radish salad with carrot and onion
Wine & oil daysPrep 15 minNo cookingServes 4
When to eat it. Made with oil. Keep it for days when wine and oil are allowed, like weekends in Lent and most of the Nativity Fast.
Ingredients
Method
- Salt the radish and leave 10 minutes, then squeeze lightly.
- Mix with the carrot and onion.
- Dress with oil, vinegar and salt.
- Scatter dill.
Tip. A sharp, cheap winter salad from the Russian Lenten table.
Fasting customs differ between churches and parishes. When in doubt, follow what your priest gives you. Not sure what today allows? Check the Orthodox calendar.
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