3 daikon vinaigrette Recipes

a 1-to 2-inch length of fresh gingerroot, rice vinegar (available at asian markets and some supermarkets), vegetable oil, a pinch of sugar, loosely packed watercress sprigs, rinsed and spun dry, about a 4-inch length ) daikon (oriental white radish), peeled and sliced into paper-thin rounds, smoked salmon, sliced thin

olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced shallots, chopped fresh thyme, salt and freshly ground pepper, wild mushrooms such as chanterelle , oyster and/or shiitake, lightly packed savory greens such as a combination of frisee , arugula, and cress, pecan vinaigrette , recipe follows, ripe pears, peeled, cored and sliced, lightly toasted whole pecans, specialty savory sprouts such as daikon , corn, lentil or fenugreek and nasturtium or other edible flower petals, as garnish, toasted pecan oil, grapefruit juice, brown sugar , or to taste, chopped fresh mint, hot sauce , to taste, salt and freshly ground pepper