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Carrot and Purple Daikon Radish Salad Recipe

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Last Updated on January 30, 2020 by Diane Hoffmaster

In a recent Misfits Market produce box, I was sent a large, purple, daikon radish.  Mmmmm. What do you do with daikon radishes? I love a challenge!  A simple salad is a popular way to serve daikon radishes so I made this Carrot and Purple Daikon Radish Salad Recipe.  Paired with julienned carrots and green onions, this healthy salad is tossed with a light vinaigrette recipe right before serving.   

Diakon Radish and carrot Salad

Tips for using daikon radishes

Okay, when I was first sent this giant purple radish, I had no idea what to actually do with it.  So, I started doing some research.  Daikon radishes are actually very popular in Japanese cooking and are the perfect addition to simple salads.  But, here are a few general guidelines for cooking with daikon radishes:

  • To store daikon radishes: They will last 1 to 3 weeks stored in the refrigerator in a plastic bag or wrapped in damp towel.
  • You don’t HAVE to peel it.  If you do, you can peel with a vegetable peeler or paring knife.   
  • Don’t care for the sharp taste of radishes? Serve them roasted. This will tame the spicy bite they are known for.
  • To serve in this Carrot and Purple Daikon Radish Salad Recipe, cut them thinly using a mandolin slicer or a very sharp knife.  Or use a julienne peeler.  
  • Not sure what else to do with it? Daikon are often pickled or served in a stir-fry, but you can also eat them raw for a crunchy bite.

Diakon Radish and carrot Salad

 

Daikon salad ingredients:

There are very few ingredients in this daidon salad, although it is a bit time consuming to thinly slice the radish and julienne the carrots.  Here are the ingredients you need for your carrot salad:

  • 2 to 3 medium carrots, washed and peeled
  • 1 small daikon radish (or 1/2 a large like I did), peeled if desired.  
  • 2 green onions
  • Sesame seed oil
  • Rice wine vinegar
  • Honey
  • Lime juice
  • Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste

homemade dressing for carrot salad

 

How To Make Daikon Radish Salad 

This carrot and daikon radish recipe is a simple but flavorful healthy salad.  Just peel and thinly slice the carrots and daikon radish.  Chop the green onions and mix in.  Combine all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and drizzle over the salad.  Toss to coat and serve!  Easy and delicious!

Like this Carrot and Purple Daikon Radish Salad Recipe? Try these healthy salads, too:

  • Citrus Avocado Salad Recipe with Mint and Feta: This citrus avocado salad recipe is SO much more unique than your average everyday fruit salad.  Top with a bit of fresh feta cheese and some chopped pecans and you have loads of flavor and texture.
  • Basil and Spinach Salad with Blackberries and Feta: This Basil and Spinach Salad with Blackberries and Feta is a healthy summer salad recipe that takes only minutes to make.  Sweet blackberries pair with tangy feta cheese for a healthy side salad or simple lunch recipe.
  • Jalapeno Cilantro Coleslaw Recipe with Lime Vinaigrette: Loaded with green and purple cabbage, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, green onions, and orange carrots, this coleslaw recipe is both delicious AND pretty! Homemade Coleslaw with a KICK! 

Daikon radish and Carrot Salad with lime vinaigrette

Carrot and Purple Daikon Radish Salad Recipe

This healthy carrot and purple daikon radish salad recipe  has a simple vinaigrette made with sesame oil, lime juice and rice wine vinegar.  Top your salad with sesame seeds right before serving if you have them ( I didn’t!) but it tastes fine without them. 

Yield: 3 cups

Carrot and Purple Daikon Radish Salad Recipe

Diakon Radish and carrot Salad

Purple daikon radish, julienned carrots and green onions are tossed in a light vinaigrette recipe right before serving. An easy way to serve daikon radish.  

Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 large purple daikon radish, sliced thin and cut into strips
  • 2 to 3 carrots – sliced into matchsticks
  • 1 to 2 green onions, green and white parts, sliced thin
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Juice of half a small lime ( 2 TBSP or so)
  • garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and peel the carrots and radish if desired. Using a sharp knife or julienne peeler, julienne the carrots and radish and place in a bowl.
  2. Slice the green onion, both green and white portion. Add to bowl.
  3. Make the vinaigrette: Combine oil, vinegar, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a bowl. Whisk gently and pour over the salad. Toss to coat.

Notes

Top with sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 69Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 166mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 6gProtein: 1g

Nutrition information not always accurate.

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