Watermelon Radish Tea Sandwiches with Mint Butter are perfect for afternoon tea with the ladies or an afternoon cocktail party leading up to the races. They definitely make my list for must have dishes at a Derby Party. Not only are tea sandwiches a Derby tradition, but these Watermelon Radish Tea Sandwiches with Mint Butter are both extra gorgeous and extra delicious. I love the color and texture the watermelon radishes provide- they’re so beautiful and it’s just about this time of year that it starts getting easy to find them at farmer’s markets and specialty produce stands. Using Mint Butter as the spread on the bread makes them decadent, delicious, and bright in flavor as well as a nice complement to all the Mint Juleps you’ll be downing to slake your thirst and calm your gambling frayed nerves. Using the cocktail rye bread that’s already tiny (each slice is about 2 inches square) and pre-sliced makes this easy as (Definitely Not Derby) Pie. Serve these Watermelon Radish Tea Sandwiches with Mint Butter with the Cucumber Tea Sandwiches for a beautiful display and a nice contrast in flavor and you have place your own personal bet on which will disappear first.
- 1 loaf cocktail rye bread
- 1 stick lightly salted or salted butter; softened to room temperature
- fresh mint leaves
- watermelon radishes (any variety is fine, but the watermelon variety is gorgeous)
- Either mince ¼ cup packed mint leaves and whisk into 1 stick butter or combine them in the food processor.
- Either with a slicing disk in your food processor, with a mandoline, or by hand, very finely slice your radishes.
- Butter the rye bread with the mint butter. Layer radishes on the butter.
- Cover with another piece of buttered bread. Cut into a triangle. Stack and Serve.
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I LOVE the switch for watermelon radishes. SO pretty!!
I never thought about adding watermelon radishes to sandwiches. They are a beautiful choice.
I grew up in the 1960s and I have to say that I miss a lot of that gracious entertaining mentality! These look perfect and just right for an afternoon of tea and conversation. 🙂
I have never worked with radishes before, but this sandwich sounds amazing! And the mint butter? Cannot wait to try that!
Very cool recipe, I love watermelon radish. I also love the name of your blog.
Thanks and Thanks. I love watermelon radish too, and any combo of butter and radishes, well…
Barrett,
Thanks for this recipe! I’ve added it to the Farm Fresh Feasts Visual Recipe Index by Ingredient, a resource for folks who love to eat from the farm share.
I appreciate it!
Thanks! So glad to be a part of your very cool index!
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