Marseilles Garden Sandwich Recipe

The pretty bunches of radishes at the Farmer’s Market last weekend were so vibrant and fresh-looking, I just had to buy them. And then I discovered this fabulous French idea for a simple sandwich that calls for them, tried it, and was totally hooked. When I gave it to my son for his after-school snack, he loved it, too! We agreed that these sandwiches would make a pretty offering for a celebration.

Good bread is the base for this pretty open-faced treat (I used a whole wheat boule from our local bakery, but slices of baguette will work just fine), spread with a secret ingredient and topped with those tender-crisp radishes and a sprinkle of salt–a popular lunch in the sunny town of Marseilles–or anywhere else in France, for that matter, bursting with garden freshness and flavor. So easy and so good!

INGREDIENTS

For each serving:

1 slice good-quality bread
Hummus (try the Black Bean Hummus!) Chickpeas are a favorite food, especially in the south of France. Hummus makes a nice, low-fat, creamy alternative to butter in this sandwich.
1 radish, thinly sliced
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1. Spread each slice of bread thickly with hummus. Place the radish slices decoratively on top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.

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By Cait Johnson, author of Witch in the Kitchen (Inner Traditions, 2001).

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KS G.

5:03AM PST on Feb 7, 2012

Thanks for the article.

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Sue H.

8:26PM PST on Feb 6, 2012

I've not been a hummus fan, but this sounds and looks worth a try. Thanks for posting.

Michele W.

2:10AM PST on Nov 10, 2011

Thank you

Jennifer C.

12:26AM PDT on Aug 10, 2011

Thanks for the great article.

Robert O.

3:04PM PST on Jan 27, 2011

Thanks.

Mervi R.

10:49AM PDT on Mar 25, 2010

Lovely, thanks!

Sylvia W.

11:21AM PST on Feb 6, 2010

Ooh - a recipe to use this spring when radishes come back to the farm stand - or maybe I've finally found the recipe to make it worth the garden space to grow them myself this year ;-)

JE L.

7:51PM PST on Feb 2, 2010

Alicia N.

9:31AM PST on Feb 2, 2010

sounds just very healthy.

Ana O.

7:51AM PST on Feb 2, 2010

Sounds yummy! Will give it a try...