When I found out that this month's Go Ahead Honey It's Gluten Free event was Garden Tea Parties I knew right away that I wanted to share this tea sandwich. It is not my recipe, and I do not know where the recipe originated, but I had to share it nonetheless.
I know it sounds strange. Radish and Mint Sandwiches?!? Let me tell you; you have never tasted anything so truly addictive. The refreshing mint and crisp radish, with just a little bite, and a fresh lemon mayonnaise.....oh man! I promise you cannot stop at just one.
Radish Mint Tea Sandwiches
Make 24 tea sandwiches
1 cup mayonnaise
1 TB freshly grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons coarse-grained mustard
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
24 very thin slices gluten free bread (I made Bob's Red Mill bread mix, cut them into 1/2" slices and then rolled them to about 1/4" so the bread was a little more compacted)
1 cup mint leaves (from about 1 large bunch)
16 radishes, trimmed and sliced paper thin (a mandolin come in handy here)
1. In a small bowl stir together mayonnaise, zest, mustard, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
2. Spread bread generously with lemon mayonnaise. Top half of slices with a layer of mint and top mint with overlapping rows of radish. Top radish with remaining bread and press together gently (pictured open-faced for aesthetics purposes).
3. Trim crusts and cut sandwiches in half diagonally. Sandwiches may be made 2 hours ahead, wrapped in plastic wrap, and chilled.
Okay.. I'm going to try it. I'm not a big fan of radish.. but you're really selling these things! And they really do look pretty! (I'll eat anything as long as it's gluten free, sugar free and pretty.) :)
ReplyDeleteHaha! I don't really love radishes either. In fact, this is pretty much the only time I have them. :)
ReplyDeleteYour sandwhiches are really pretty and I love both mint and radishes
ReplyDeleteJudee, you'll have to try them and let me know what you think. :)
ReplyDeleteRadishes are so pretty sliced. Your lovely sandwiches will help me think of them more often,
ReplyDeleteThey are so pretty! I should try it with some different varieties. The watermelon radish would be pretty too.
ReplyDeleteI am planning a French Tea and most of my friends are gluten free now...as are many people these days. I will definitely add this sandwich to the top of my list!
ReplyDeleteThey are perfect for a tea party. They are requested at every tea party I attend. :) Let me know how your party turns out.
ReplyDeleteI love mint but I don’t love radish that much. But I will try this one. I’m curious. Lol
ReplyDeleteYou don't love radishes? How did your name come about then. Haha! :) This is pretty much the only way I eat radishes. The are delicious!
Deleteany suggestions on bread if i am not making my own?
ReplyDeleteIf you need GF bread just buy any GF white sandwich bread at your local market or health food store. My favorites are Canyon Bakehouse or Udi's.
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