Ingredients

  • 1 pound radishes, cleaned and halved
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt
  • ground black pepper
  • 1/2 a 12-inch whole grain baguette-style French bread, split horizontally
  • 8 slices (4 ounces) gruyere cheese
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach, shredded

Method

  • In a medium bowl, toss radishes with 1 tablespoon of the oil.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Place radishes in a grill basket.
  • For a gas or charcoal grill, place grill basket directly over medium heat.
  • Cover and grill 8 to 10 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, turning radishes in the basket once or twice.
  • Add bread directly to the grill rack, cut side down, and grill 1 to 2 minutes over medium heat, or until toasted.
  • Turn and top toasted side of bread slices with cheese.
  • Cover and grill 1 to 2 minutes more or until melted.
  • Remove from grill; cover and keep warm.
  • Chop or slice radishes; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl combine remaining 2 tablespoons oil, the lemon juice, shallot, honey and mustard.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add spinach and radishes and toss to coat.
  • Place on top of crostini.
  • Cut crosswise and serve immediately.