This Radish Salad is a deliciously fresh way to use up this crunchy vegetable! Toss with cucumbers, chickpeas and a quick dressing.
do you have some radishes try that Fresh radish salad! It’s a great way to use this crunchy, peppery vegetable for lunch and as an easy side dish. Mix radishes with crunchy cucumber, chickpeas, olive oil and vinegar for a deliciously savory mix. This vegetable can be quite spicy in large quantities, but this salad has just the right proportions to show off its refreshing flavor. This recipe is perfect in spring when radishes are plentiful, but it works any time of the year!
Fancy a green salad with radishes? Go for Radish Gorgonzola Salad.
Ingredients of this radish salad
This Cucumber Radish Salad is easy and no-fuss, combining those peppery veggies with crunchy veggies. The chickpeas add protein to make the salad heartier and add a softer, contrasting texture. Back home, we’re fans of radishes, and this salad is the perfect way to showcase them. What you need for this salad:
- Canned Chickpeas
- radish
- Red pepper
- english cucumber
- olive oil
- red wine vinegar
- Dried dill
- fresh herbssuch as fresh parsley, chives, dill, basil, mint or oregano
- salt and pepper
All you have to do? Cut the vegetables into small pieces and mix with oil, vinegar and spices. It is a fresh and hearty salad, suitable for lunches or receptions. Speaking of which, here are some pointers on amounts of olive oil and vinegar depending on how you plan to use the salad.
amounts of olive oil and vinegar
You can adjust the amounts of olive oil and vinegar in this radish salad based on your intended use. The following should be noted:
- Use less oil and vinegar if eating right away. Get him to eat it right away for lunch and you can get away with half a tablespoon of oil and vinegar. It tastes great as soon as you mix it.
- Use more if storing in the fridge or preparing for a party. Use 1 tbsp oil and vinegar and it gives a more marinated salad texture. It is better here, because it can dry or rest in the refrigerator.
Make a double batch for a party
This radish salad makes 4 side dishes, ideal for spring or summer dinners on the patio. But you want to make a big prize for a party, pitch-in or picnic? Make a double batch! You should use the largest amount of oil and vinegar for the size of the party, that’s 2 tablespoons of oil and vinegar. click it 2x button in the recipe below.
Mixtures and Variations
Want to add some flair to this radish salad? Here are some possible variations:
Ways to serve radish salad
This radish salad is extremely versatile: it’s great for lunch, as a side, or for picnics or potlucks. Here are a few ideas:
- for lunch, stored in a sealed jar
- As an accompaniment to fish or poultry like baked shrimp, sautéed shrimp, baked salmon, lightly baked fish, or baked tilapia
- At a picnic, potluck or locationwith a few other salads like fresh couscous salad, antipasto salad, carrot salad, potato salad or celery salad
More radish recipes
Do you like spicy radishes? Here are some other top radish recipes we love:
This cucumber and radish salad recipe is…
Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free.
The description
This Radish Salad is a deliciously fresh way to use up this crunchy vegetable! Toss with cucumbers, chickpeas and a quick dressing.
- 15-oz can of chickpeas (or 1 ½ cups cooked)
- 8th small or 5 large radishes, sliced (¼ cup)
- ¼ cup red peppers, diced
- ¼ cup English cucumber, diced
- ½ tbsp Olive oil*
- ½ tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill
- 1 at 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as fresh parsley, chives, dill, basil, mint, or oregano), optional
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Optional addition: crumbled feta cheese
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
- Slice the radishes. Dice peppers. Dice the cucumber (peel if using regular cucumber, but English cucumber does not need to be peeled).
- In a bowl, toss the chickpeas, radishes, bell pepper, and cucumber with the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, dried dill, and chopped herbs. (If refrigerating or for a party where it will be sitting, you can use up to 1 tablespoon of vinegar and olive oil.) Taste, adding additional salt if needed. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; You can add a pinch or two of salt after cooling to freshen up the flavor.
Remarks
*When preparing a party, make a duplicate recipe (use the 2x button).
- Category: garnish
- Method: No chef
- Kitchen: salad
- Diet: vegan
Keywords: Radish Salad, Radish Salad Recipe
