Food Recipe Collections & Favorites Popular Ingredients 25 Radish Recipes to Add Zing to Your Life By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 7, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: GREG DUPREE Crisp, peppery radishes add zing to any dish, whether sliced raw as a garnish, added to salads, tacos, or served as a side. In other words, if you just picked up a fresh bunch of radishes, we've got plenty of ideas about how to use 'em! These easy yet delicious radish recipes feature the root vegetable roasted alongside main dishes, sautéed in pastas, and even quick-pickled to top nutty noodles. The 30 Healthiest Foods to Eat Every Day 01 of 25 Lemony Chopped Salad With Pita Victor Protasio Even if you're not a salad person, it's hard not to fall in love with this colorful offering. Inside you'll find crispy roasted chickpeas, toasted pita bread croutons, and a jamboree of crunchy ingredients. As you may have guessed, spicy radishes are among those crunchy superstars, as are refreshing cucumber slices. A zesty yet sweet lemon-honey dressing ties the whole thing together. get the recipe 02 of 25 Miso-Roasted Radishes Greg DuPree 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. get recipe 03 of 25 Crispy Chicken With Roasted Radishes Caitlin Bensel 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. get the recipe 04 of 25 Little Gems and Radishes With Ricotta Salata and Seeds Greg DuPree 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. get the recipe 05 of 25 Spring Pasta Salad Caitlin Bensel In this easy-to-make pasta salad, peppery radishes and crisp sugar snap peas nestle up to casarecce—a twisted type of pasta that allows the delicious sauce to cling to its folds. In this case, the sauce is a honey-mustard vinaigrette that's been spiked with shallot and lemon zest. Fresh mint and a sprinkle of salty ricotta salata complete the dish. get the recipe 06 of 25 Grapefruit, Beet, and Radish Salad Greg DuPree Trust us when we tell you that this vibrant salad is as delicious as it looks. To make this dish, all you need to do is peel and cut a grapefruit before pairing it with sliced beets and assorted radishes, which deliver zesty and slightly sweet notes. Toss everything with some olive oil, salt, and pepper, and you're all set. get the recipe 07 of 25 Soy-Glazed Salmon Sandwiches With Watercress Jen Causey While most burgers are topped with the requisite lettuce, tomato, and onion trio, these deliciously glazed salmon fillets are joined by a peppery radish watercress salad. What's more? The whole thing is sandwiched between pillowy brioche, making this a truly irresistible meal. get the recipe 08 of 25 Summer Tacos With Scallion-Peanut Relish Jen Causey This no-cook meal comes together in less than 30 minutes thanks to rotisserie chicken that you'll toss in a tasty sriracha-honey sauce, a flavorful peanut and herb relish, and a quick-pickled carrots and daikon radish mixture. The latter component gives this easy dish a crunch, and helps balance out the spicy sauce. get the recipe 09 of 25 Radish Chicharrones Victor Protasio While radishes aren't always the star of a dish, they certainly shine here. This meat-free take on chicharrónes uses the root veggies in place of pork skin. Once the radishes are fried and smothered in a bright salsa verde made with tomatillos, fried onions, and spicy serrano chiles, you'll be hard-pressed to notice a difference between this version and the real deal. get the recipe 10 of 25 Pork Ramen Soup José Picayo Thin radish slices add a pop of color and a satisfying crunch to this bowl of homemade ramen. Inside you'll also find plenty of noodles, boneless pork chops, grated carrots, and fresh cilantro in a rich chicken broth. get the recipe 11 of 25 Korean-Style Lettuce Wraps Jennifer Causey The inspiration for this recipe is a Korean dish called Bo Ssam, which traditionally involves tender pork shoulder, an assortment of toppings, and lettuce leaves for rolling everything up. This version, which can serve a dozen, includes a whole pork roast and DIY wraps that diners can fill with kimchi and pickled carrot and radish slices. get the recipe 12 of 25 Pickled Radish-and-Cucumber Dip Caitlin Bensel Pickle radishes and cucumbers and swirl them into thick Greek yogurt to whip up this delectable dip in just 25 minutes. The cumin oil drizzled on top adds another layer of flavor and richness, and if you let the dip sit for a few extra minutes you'll notice that the pink hue of the radishes leaks into the mixture. The result is a party-friendly dish that's hard to forget. Need an Easy Summer Dip? Try This Cowboy Caviar Recipe Going Viral on TikTok get the recipe 13 of 25 Avocado and Radish Toast Emma Darvick Radish slices liven up a typical slice of avocado toast. This easy-to-make brunch or snack is also made with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh lemon juice, which pairs well with the creaminess of the avocado spread. If you want to upgrade this avocado toast, we've got you covered. get the recipe 14 of 25 Quick Nutty Noodles Greg DuPree Quick-pickle radishes in vinegar to make them extra tangy (and extra pink!) before adding them to this rich bowl of dressed soba noodles. get the recipe 15 of 25 Salad With Chicken and Crispy Farro Jennifer Causey This easy chicken dish pairs shredded chicken and crispy farro with tender asparagus spears, peppery radish coins, and spicy baby arugula. Serve with a light red wine like pinot noir or a crisp, tart white like sauvignon blanc. get the recipe 16 of 25 Crab Rolls Marcus Nilsson Add chopped radishes, celery, and apples to the crab mixture for lots of crunch and flavor. get the recipe 17 of 25 Spinach and Radish Salad With Feta Bright watermelon radish slices, baby spinach, and crumbled feta cheese are the main components of this simple salad, which is topped with a honey vinaigrette made with fresh dill. get the recipe 18 of 25 Herby Chicken Salad Tartines Victor Protasio Transform leftover rotisserie chicken into an open-faced sandwich by combining the meat with dijon mustard for sharp heat, apple cider vinegar for punch, celery seeds for savory depth, almonds for crunch, and fresh tarragon and chives for herbal balance. Pile the chicken salad on sourdough bread slices and top it with thinly sliced radishes and you've got lunch in 15 minutes. get the recipe 19 of 25 Fish Stick Tacos Caitlin Bensel Elevate this childhood favorite by taking frozen fish sticks and making them the star of taco night. To make the tacos, all you have to do is add a crunchy cabbage slaw, silky sour cream, and a side of zingy hot sauce, and pile everything into a warm corn tortilla. Garnish the tacos with avocado, sliced radishes, and cilantro sprigs, and dinner is served! get the recipe 20 of 25 Quesadillas Poblano Jen Causey Add some more texture to these vegetable and cheese quesadillas by topping them with radish rounds tossed in lime juice. Avocado slices add some protein and creaminess to the 30-minute meal. get the recipe 21 of 25 Tilapia Tacos With Cucumber Relish Charles Masters If fish tacos are more your speed, give these a try. Each taco is filled with tilapia, fresh cucumber and radish relish, and plenty of rich sour cream. Squeeze some fresh lime juice over the tacos before taking a bite to add some zest. get the recipe 22 of 25 Smoked Sardine Toasts With Lemon Mayo and Fennel Salad Greg DuPree Sardines are an acquired taste for many, but if you like 'em, you should bookmark this recipe ASAP. Each piece of multigrain toast is topped with a homemade lemony garlic mayo, sardine fillets, and a fresh fennel-radish salad. If you don't like sardines, use olive-oil packed tuna instead. get the recipe 23 of 25 Chicken and Avocado Rice Bowl Greg DuPree Watermelon radishes, which are available from late fall through spring, add a perfect pop of color to this grain bowl. Underneath you'll find chicken cutlets, avocado slices, and, of course, a hearty helping of white rice. get the recipe 24 of 25 Five-Spice Steak With Couscous Caitlin Bensel This 30-minute meal features skirt steak that's been seasoned with a blend of cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, star anise, and Szechuan peppercorns. The meat rests on a bed of fluffy couscous, and is topped with a refreshingly zippy herb salad studded with radishes and onion. How to Grill the Perfect Steak, According to a Professional Chef get the recipe 25 of 25 Garlicky Skirt Steak Tacos Gentl & Hyers To make these tacos, you'll start by quickly searing juicy skirt steak in a skillet and slicing against the grain. Then, you'll saute a bit of shredded Napa cabbage in the same pan to soak up some of the meat's savory juices and give the meal some sweetness and crunch. The finishing touch is a crispy, bright slaw of radishes and onion and, of course, a dollop of sour cream. get the recipe Was this page helpful? 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