Easy Daikon Salad Recipe
I have a big confession to make: I’ve been eating daikon radishes for more than 10 years but only recently learned what this delicious, crunchy veggie was called. In fact, I only learned daikon’s name by process of elimination, followed by research, after a friend asked me what it was at a restaurant …
In a way, it’s kind of good that I didn’t know what the daikon radish was when I first tried it because I might have been more reluctant to give it a shot. Really, it could have stopped me from enjoying this delightful vegetable. Yes, it’s true: Back when I was younger, I was admittedly less adventurous with eating.
Thankfully, I have wonderful friends who convinced me to try all sorts of new things. And most of the time, I ended up loving them. Except for the octopus … never again.
Anyway, this is about this beautiful, pearly colored radish. If you’ve never tasted a daikon radish before, then you don’t know what you are missing. It’s unlike anything else: a little sweet, crisp and with this amazing freshness to it. Oh, I can’t say enough good things about daikon radishes.
Looking for a great daikon recipe? This Easy Daikon Salad is so simple and only takes a little bit of chilling before it’s ready to enjoy. And enjoy you will! Try Daikon Salad alone, with shredded carrots and peanuts or even in a wrap with grilled chicken. It’s also delish served alongside dishes like pad thai or chicken satay.
So, how did the family like it? Well, Will adores it and could eat a whole batch himself (a boy after my own heart! I could too). However, Paige wasn’t a fan and my husband wouldn’t try it. But that’s okay: more for Will and me!
Are you a daikon radish fan?
Ingredients
- 2 cups julienne cut daikon radish (I used my food processor to cut it)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp sweet rice wine (mirin)
- OPTIONAL: crushed peanuts
Instructions
- Place the daikon in a colander/mesh strainer over a bowl or the sink and sprinkle with salt. Mix well. Let sit for 30 minutes. Squeeze out excess water and then rinse well with cold water. Drain.
- In a small saucepan, combine the seasoned rice vinegar, sugar and rice wine. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves (this will only take a few minutes).
- Transfer the daikon to an airtight container and pour the rice vinegar mixture over. Shake or stir well to combine. Chill for 20 minutes before serving.
- This can store for up to a few days in the fridge, if it lasts that long. If desired, serve topped with crushed peanuts.
Category: Recipes, salad, vegetables, vegetarian
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Sarah W. Caron is a freelance writer, editor and recipe developer. Her work has appeared in countless online and print publications including iVillage, BELLA NYC Magazine, Yum for Kids magazine and more. She lives in Connecticut with her two kids, two beagles and husband.Comments (17)
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My father loves daikon radish, even though he despises the more common red kind. I too like the daikon more – it seems a bit sweeter and more versatile.
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I just became aquainted with these radishes in my CSA vegetables. I put them in a salad. I liked them much better than the red’s.
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yuuuuuuuuuuuuummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm i love daikon, i think i will try it very soon!!!
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Good work this is best Daikon Salad Recipe. This looks fabulous. Thanks.
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jane siberry’s daikon salad….
grated daikon + carrot,
chopped mint, parsley, chives,
olive oil,
lemon juice,
whole raw almonds,
cayenne,
minced garlic.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
This sounds great. I’ve got to try it. Thanks for the suggestion.
I just tried this recipe. I used equal proportions of grated carrot and daikon, and used walnuts instead of almonds, since almonds cause me stomach upset. This salad is simply terrific, and it’s refreshing too! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
thank you so much for sharing this lovely recipe, really appreciate your efforts!!
Discovered the Daikon Radish last year and love them. Sliced (thinly) make the best raw chips, as they are just the right diameter. Also, the lady at the Farmers Mkt. suggested cooking and mashing one. So, I did. It was okay (yogurt spread & buttermilk powder), but definitely prefer the chips. Now I want to try the pickled salad, and probably will TODAY,
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Thanks for the great recipe! If you are a freelance writer, why do you have a glaring grammar mistake?
(“more for Will and I!” should be more for Will and me!… ) Me/I mistakes are becoming too common and drive me crazy (not I crazy!). Will go work on the daikon recipe and chill out!
Thanks, Meg! And good catch. Yes, I am a freelance writer and journalist, but that doesn’t make me immune to errors. That’s why there are so many wonderful editors who work for publications. On my own blog, I strive to be error free, but sometimes something like this slips through. And yes, the me/I thing bugs me too — but everyone makes mistakes sometimes, right? Enjoy the recipe!
Jeepers Meg! Chill out and eat more radishes!