25 Radish Recipes to Add Zing to Your Life

Easter Egg radishes star two ways in this simple sheet-pan recipe: they're roasted alongside shallots, then their edible tops are crisped up to perfection.

Halved radishes are tossed in olive oil along with cauliflower and chickpeas then roasted to turn this simple spinach salad into a hearty and healthy main dish.

For this chicken dinner recipe, quartered red radishes are nestled next to bone-in thighs, onions, and garlic before a quick 15-minute roast in the oven.

Why opt for one type of radish when you can have them all? We love a mix of wild, black, breakfast, French, Easter, and watermelon radishes for this colorful radish salad.

You'll use every bit of your radishes for this simple pasta. Quartered radishes are sautéed in the same skillet as the pancetta, and the reserved green tops are wilted on top.

It doesn't get simpler than this radish salad. Thinly sliced radishes are mixed with zucchini, oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper then tossed with beans and watercress. 

Paper-thin radish slices add a peppery kick to this salmon salad topped with mint and basil buttermilk dressing.

Raw radishes are tossed with roasted squash, scallions, and lemon to make a bright salad to serve alongside chicken.

Did you know sliced radishes love smoked salmon just as much as red onion? Case in point, this toasted rye bread topped with all three plus a spread of yogurt.

Zesty radishes are tossed with cucumbers, cilantro, lime, and olive oil to add some crunch to this pork chop dinner.

This one-bowl meal is a great way to use up leftover rice or ham.

Simmer the vegetables in water, butter, sugar, salt, and pepper until tender.

A layer of thinly sliced radishes and chive butter is the base for these open-faced sandwiches topped with soft-boiled eggs. 

Quick-pickle radishes in vinegar to make them extra tangy (and extra pink!) before adding them to this rich bowl of dressed soba noodles.

Looking for a quick side? Radishes are small already, so when sliced in half, they only take 20 minutes or so to roast in the oven.

Add chopped radishes, celery, and apples to the crab mixture for lots of crunch and flavor.

A cup of sliced radishes add a crisp tang to this Greek-inspired salad with watercress, cucumber, Feta cheese, and lemon juice.

In this vegetarian sandwich, crunchy snow peas and radishes provide a welcome contrast to the creamy goat cheese and mashed avocado.

Add chopped radishes, celery, and apples to the crab mixture for lots of crunch and flavor.

Crunchy radishes make a great snack when paired with fresh, mild ricotta for dipping.

Serve this spicy Mexican soup with sliced radishes, cilantro, and lime wedges to add brightness.

Make good use of fresh spring radishes with this seasonal side dish that comes together in half an hour.

Mildly bitter radicchio, spicy radishes, and sweet snap peas balance each other out in this fresh salad.

Pungent pesto makes a delicious base for crisp radish slices.

Serve this hearty Mexican meal with warm flour tortillas and sliced radishes.