Carrot and Purple Daikon Radish Salad Recipe

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 a 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 is often pickled or served in a stir-fry, but you can also eat them raw for a crunchy bite.

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 ½ 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

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!

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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.