Radish Salad Recipe | LaaLoosh (2024)

By Wendy Zitzman

Radish Salad Recipe | LaaLoosh (1)

After getting my hands on a bunch of fresh radishes, I went on the lookout for a light and fresh radish salad recipe that was sweet enough to take the bitterness out of the radishes, but not as high in Weight Watchers Points.

Sunny Anderson from Food Network had a great one, so I used that as my guideline and altered her original version a bit. It turned out really, really good! My 1 year old daughter ate a ton of it! It’s so fresh and summery tasting, and each serving has just 1 Point.

It took me some extra time to julienne all of those little radishes, but the smaller pieces allowed for more of the sweet and tangy dressing to be absorbed. This helped get rid of the bitter taste of the radish. However, if you don’t mind that taste, then I’d suggest chopping your radishes into wedges if you want a quicker prep time.

But this Radish Salad Recipe is a great side to your favorite summer meal or picnic. Enjoy!

Radish Salad Recipe | LaaLoosh (2)

A sweet and tangy radish salad recipe that is really low in Weight Watchers Points and still tastes great. This dish is fresh, light, and full of flavor! It makes a perfect low calorie side dish to any summer meal and a great idea to serve at a summer BBQ in place of heavier, mayo based salads.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 1 lb radishes - thinly sliced or julienned
  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • ½ of a medium sized red onion
  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, olive oil and sugar, until the sugar is dissolved.

  • Add in remaining ingredients, and season with salt and pepper.

  • Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving , and make sure to toss the salad at the half point of its time in the fridge.

  • Mix well before serving, and add additional salt and pepper if necessary.

  • Serve cold or room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.75 cupCalories: 60 kcal (3%)Carbohydrates: 6 g (2%)Protein: 1 g (2%)Fat: 3.5 g (5%)Fiber: 2 g (8%)

Course: Salad Recipes

Cuisine: American Recipes

Diet: Low Calorie Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Vegan Recipes

Main Ingredient: Vegetable Recipes

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AuthorWendy Zitzman

As your average, every day, All American woman, I look forward to sharing with you my thoughts and ideas on many different topics that interest me such as dieting, health & fitness. Trust me when I tell you that this is one site you NEED to bookmark! I have the most amazing recipes with Weight Watchers Points that you won’t believe are low calorie! As an avid Weight Watchers follower, I have learned so many helpful tips and tools over the years that I am eager to share.Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest

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    4 Comments

    1. Bridget12 years ago

      If radishes are too much for you, I bet using jicama would also be tasty!

    2. Mama195912 years ago

      Just sayin’–once upon a time, we had a bumper crop of radishes. And so did everyone else, because they gave us their surplus. So I had the bright idea to slice and saute them to serve as a side dish. WOW–so delicious!! Too delicious. Fab enough to have seconds. Big mistake! Within the hour, our abdomens were so distended and hard as rocks that we looked 3 months pregnant. Those little red jewels from our garden were VERY gassy. Perhaps moderation would have helped, but I approach them with caution nowadays :o)

    3. Cheryl N12 years ago

      Thanks for this delicious sounding recipe. As I am not a fan of cilantro, do you think subbing parsley or any other green herb would work? Thank you again for your amazing recipes that are WW friendly!!!

      • Bridget12 years ago

        I’m not laaloosh…but I am a published gourmet cook (not chef, just cook). Any parsley can replace cilantro. Italian flat-leaf would be tasty, but curly leaf would be pretty!

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    FAQs

    What flavors complement radishes? ›

    Radishes With Herbed Salt and Olive Oil

    Dip each radish in your best olive oil and a mix of chives, parsley, tarragon, lemon zest, garlic, and salt.

    How do you take the bitterness out of radishes? ›

    Salting them takes the sharp bite out of radishes and makes them sweet and delicious.

    What is the healthiest way to eat radishes? ›

    They're best eaten raw, and can be easily sliced into salads and sandwiches, or enjoyed whole and dipped into houmous for a healthy snack. The young leaves are delicious in salads or cooked in the same way as spinach.

    Do you cook radish or eat it raw? ›

    Radishes can be eaten raw or cooked. Applying heat to radishes helps calm the mild (or sometimes strong) spicy or peppery flavors in them. To cook radishes, you can bake or roast them in the oven, or sauté or pan-roast them on the stovetop.

    What to avoid with radish? ›

    Avoid consuming milk immediately after eating radish because radish generates warmth in the body, and combining it with milk may lead to issues like heartburn, acid reflux, and stomach pain.

    Why do you soak radishes in water? ›

    Submerging radishes in water decreases the rate of degradation and keeps the radishes nice and crisp. Before submerging in water, remove the greens and wash the radishes well to remove any dirt or debris. Stored this way, radishes will last at least one week, if not longer.

    Why do you soak radishes? ›

    Peel The compound responsible for the spiciness is on the outer skin of the radish and you can remove it with a vegetable peeler. You can also soak them in ice water for an hour to tone down the heat.

    Why do my radishes taste bad? ›

    Sometimes my radishes have a hot, bitter flavor. What is the problem? A. Off-flavored radishes are caused by planting at the wrong time or poor cultural practices such as low fertility or low moisture resulting in slow growth.

    What organ are radishes good for? ›

    May support liver function and digestion. Radish, most notably black radish, may stimulate digestive juices and in particular bile flow. Bile is produced by the liver and is used by the digestive system to digest and manage fats as well as remove toxins and waste products from the liver.

    Does radish burn belly fat? ›

    Yes, one of the benefits of radishes is that it promotes weight loss. How? Radishes have low GI: Low GI foods keep control on the blood sugar level. This, in turn, keeps the insulin level balanced in the blood which is necessary for proper fat burning.

    Are radishes good for your bowels? ›

    Including radishes in the diet can be very beneficial for constipation sufferers. Fiber improves intestinal motility and makes stools bulkier, being eliminated more easily. The radish is a source of anthocyanins, a substance with antioxidant action.

    Do you peel radishes for salad? ›

    Radishes do not have to be peeled; just wash and cut off the tops and root ends. You can use them sliced, diced, shredded, or whole.

    What is the difference between a radish and a breakfast radish? ›

    French breakfast radishes are milder and sweeter than common red radishes while still retaining a hint of that peppery, mustardy piquancy that is associated with radishes. Spring and fall radishes will be milder than ones grown in summer—the warmer the soil, the spicier the radish.

    What does radishes pair with? ›

    Radishes pair particularly well with other fresh, crisp ingredients like cucumber and apples, spring veggies like snow peas, corn, and asparagus, cabbage, citrus, and fresh herbs (like cilantro, mint, parsley, fresh tarragon, etc.).

    What are radishes good to eat with? ›

    How to Eat Radishes
    • Pickle fresh radishes with white vinegar and spices.
    • Add sliced radishes to a fresh salad.
    • Top your burger with lettuce and sliced radishes.
    • Roast whole radishes with garlic and olive oil.
    • Make a simple roasted radish and feta salad.
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    What is the flavor profile of radishes? ›

    Radish (Raphanus sativus L.) is an important Brassicaceous vegetable crop that is cultivated worldwide. The taste of radish can be described as pungent, sweet, and crisp.

    Are peppers and radishes compatible? ›

    Radishes. Radishes are not only easy to grow, but are also one of the quickest (as little as 3 or 4 weeks from seed). Growing radishes around peppers allows you to get a fairly quick food crop in a small amount of space.

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