Ingredients

6 large red radishes, very thinly sliced crosswise

1 Kirby cucumber, very thinly sliced crosswise

1 small Vidalia onion, peeled and very thinly sliced crosswise

1 teaspoon dried green peppercorns

1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

1/4 cup white-wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon sugar

Preparation

In a medium bowl, combine the radishes, cucumber, onion, and peppercorns. Place the ginger in a small piece of cheesecloth, and squeeze the juice into the vegetables; discard the flesh.

Combine vinegar, salt, and sugar in a small saucepan, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar and salt have dissolved and liquid just comes to a boil, about 3 minutes. Pour dressing over vegetables, and toss well. Lift vegetables from the liquid, and transfer to a serving dish. Serve immediately.