“Don’t throw away the radish greens. They add a special note that jazzes up this extremely versatile classic. Serve it with fresh radish green salad, fold into potato salad, or use on top of crispy salmon croquettes.” —David Bancroft, Acre, Auburn, Alabama
Food & Drink
Green Goddess Dressing
Peppery spring radish greens star in this take on the classic

photo: Margaret Houston | Food Styling: Phillip Rhodes
Ingredients
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1 cup Duke's mayonnaise
1 tsp. anchovy paste
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 cup radish greens
½ cup basil leaves
½ cup green onions
2 garlic cloves
1 cup sour cream
2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper
Preparation
Place first seven ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Remove mixture to a bowl and whisk in sour cream, salt, and black pepper. Store chilled.
Recipe from David Bancroft of Acre in Auburn, Alabama
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