25 Radish Recipes That Prove The Root Vegetable Is Great Raw AND Roasted (2024)

When you're looking for a side dish that tastes extremely fresh even in the depth of winter, look no further than fennel salad. It’s crunchy, slightly sweet, and perfectly light and refreshing.

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Kimchi is a broad name for a type of Korean banchan—or, side dish—that is served alongside most meals in Korea. This version features napa cabbage and daikon radish, two ingredients commonly found in kimchi in US and International supermarkets. Serve kimchi alongside bibimbap, stir it into fried rice, or fold it into creamy pasta.

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Just when you thought pasta primavera was the king of spring comfort food, we’re dropping this one-pan chicken primavera. Crispy-skinned chicken thighs are roasted alongside spring veggies and topped with a confetti of goat cheese and herbs for a dinner that captures the promise of warmer days while bringing the cozy vibes we crave.

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Sinigang is classic one-pot Filipino stew, perfect for weeknight meals. Sinigang has a trademark sour-yet-savory taste, which comes from tamarind, a tree fruit that has a texture similar to dates. Keep a slab of tamarind paste or jar of tamarind concentrate in your fridge for impromptu batches of sinigang or for a delicious tamarind dipping sauce.

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Shrimp tacos are easy, fast, and the perfect canvas for showcasing all the best parts of the handheld favorite. Pan-seared shrimp get seasoned with homemade taco seasoning and drizzled with lime juice, then piled into a charred corn tortilla with crisp cabbage slaw and topped with jalapeno-garlic crema and thinly sliced radishes.

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Everyone’s favorite cobb salad just got a spring-y makeover! This lightened-up version has lots of crunchy in-season veggies and a creamy lemon-dill dressing spiked with raw garlic. A smattering of croutons add texture, and a healthy serving of eggs and avocado make this salad hearty enough to be dinner.

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It's undeniable. A Vietnamese Banh Mi is the PERFECT sandwich. Rich, savory meat combined with bright and crunchy homemade pickled daikon and carrots stuffed into a fluffy baguette; what's not to love?! We're extra into this version because it requires minimal ingredients but still packs a powerful punch of flavor.

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As is customary in France, we went the butter and salt route for these crostini, but took it a step further. Cue sweet, caramelized brown butter, whipped into an unctuous cloud: the perfect foil for paper-thin radish rounds. Finished with some flaky sea salt, a sprinkling of thyme, and a hit of fresh lemon juice, and this little root veggie will get ALL the attention it deserves.

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Craving chips, but avoiding potatoes? We get it. Try these crispy, salty, light-as-air radish version that are a million times better than the carb-y alternative. Try them dipped in homemade ranch dressing or garlic hummus—we bet you won't even miss the potato!

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When you think pea salad, you might envision a heavy, mayonnaise-based side dish. Those are great in their own right, but we decided to lighten things up a bit for our extra springy version. This one is fresh and crunchy—thanks to radishes and red cabbage—and has the most addicting bacon vinaigrette you might just be tempted to pour over everything.

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These swordfish steaks, shallots, and radishes are simply seasoned with olive oil, salt, and pepper. After a quick-ish grill, they are dressed with a nutty, salty, sweet, and umami-packed hazelnut miso sauce that will blow your mind.

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This vegetarian soup is both spicy and savory, thanks to a hefty dollop of gochujang (a fermented chili paste) and a mixture of fresh ginger, garlic, scallions, and sliced red radishes.

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Known as danmuji in Korean cuisine, pickled radish is a sweet, salty, crispy affair. It can be served as a part of small side dishes known as banchan, or used in staple recipes like kimbap. Traditional danmuji is dyed yellow by gardenia fruit, but in a pinch, dried or fresh turmeric can give your radish pickles a bright golden pop too.

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A classic bánh mì is one of the world's great sandwiches. An ideal way to get that classic taste? With these kebabs! Par-cooked carrots and slightly sweet daikon radish grill up nicely with thick pieces of pork chop. And they're perfectly matched with a straightforward combo of fish sauce, soy sauce, and honey.

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Crunchy, slightly sweet, and seeded with fennel, caraway, and coriander, these radish, carrot, and onion pickles are gorgeously pink and deliciously simple. Truly, they're the perfect topping to add a little pop of color and flavor to any meal.

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Though a traditional banh mi features Vietnamese-style pork cold cuts, you can get creative with your sandwich fillings. As long as you've got the classic pickled daikon and carrots, cilantro, mayo, and a fluffy baguette, you can go with whatever protein you like!

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Toasted bread, watermelon radishes, and a zesty mustard dressing bring this summer panzanella to another level.

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Radish leaves add a bright hue and lend a spicy punch to these bite-sized toasts that make the best addition to any spring party.

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Fresh radishes and a simple tart-sweet dressing make this spring salad sing. You can make the dressing and salad up to 1 day ahead, but don’t toss together until just before serving.

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This simple spring salad recipe is bursting with fresh seasonal flavor.

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