Watermelon Radish Canapé

I have a long time love affair with Farmers' Markets.

The amazing produce, the proud farmers, the colors, the smells, the thrill of getting items that are only available seasonally.

When I received an advanced copy of, 

Pescan, A Feel Good CookBook, 

it was a dream come true!

The premise is simple. 

The authors who are also best friends, would take trips to their local farmers' market and spend all day cooking.  Their focus is on  plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free dishes but incorporate high-protein seafood and eggs.

This book is not only a treat to look at but the recipes are colorful, simple and fun.

One of the wonders of the farmers' market for me are watermelon radishes.

I love anything that is a vibrant play on words 

and it is always a joy to cut into these radishes and see the watermelon-esq colors.

Naturally, Abbie and Jacqueline's recipe for a canapé made from these gems caught my eye...

They are easy to make...

delicious to eat...

and a total show-stopper...

I'm calling this a platter of happiness...

Watermelon Radish and Smoked Salmon Canapés
from Pescan, A Feel Good Cookbook

1/2 cup nondairy cream cheese (like Kite Hill)
4 to 8 watermelon radishes, thinly sliced into 24 rounds
f8 ounces smoked salmon
1/2 cup thinly sliced grape tomatoes
1 small carrot thinly sliced
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1/4 cup capers drained
1/4 fresh lemon juice
flaky seas salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 bunch fresh dill

Spread 1 tsp. of the cream cheese onto each radish round.  Top each round with a small piece of salmon.  Add a slice of grape tomato and a slice of carrot to each piece. sprinkle each canapé with 1/4 tsp red onion, 3-4 capers and 1/2 tsp lemon juice. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Garnish with dill fronds and arrange the canapés nicely on a serving platter.




Thank you to ABRAMS Books for sponsoring this post and for sending me an advanced copy of Pescan, A Feel Good CookBook.  I am part of the ABRAMS Dinner Party so there will be more wonderful recipes to come.