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 TimePrep Time 10 minutes mins

Total TimeTotal 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.

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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 is the healthiest way to eat radishes? ›

    Cute, crunchy and peppery, radishes are a pretty addition to any plate. 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.

    How to chop radishes for a salad? ›

    More often than not, I like to thinly slice radishes on the mandoline. The thin slices allow them to integrate into salads and other dishes better than chunks or thick slices. Not only do they look pretty this way, they soften slightly in the dressing, and their peppery flavor mingles better.

    Do you have to soak radishes before eating? ›

    To increase the crispness of radish, soak them in iced water for a couple of hours. Wash, then chop off the greens, if present, then slice off the root.

    Is radish a sweet or sour? ›

    There are two types of radishes available white and pink/ red. Both taste a bit different from one another. The white radish tastes bitter at first and then little spicy at the end. On the other hand pink radish tastes sweet at beginning and then little bit bitter at the end.

    What should not be eaten with radishes? ›

    1. Dec 6, 2023, 08:52 PM IST. 5 Foods You Must Never Pair With Radish. ...
    2. Radish and Milk. ...
    3. Radish and Cucumber. ...
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    6. Radish and Tea.
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    Do radishes detox the liver? ›

    ​ Suffering from slackening liver health or liver ailments like fatty liver, jaundice or typhoid, then radish can be the best age-old remedy to support the healing process of the liver. This is because radish has natural compounds and antioxidants that help in detoxifying and boosting liver health.

    Should you peel radishes? ›

    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.

    How do you serve raw radishes? ›

    Radishes are most often served raw, halved and sprinkled with salt, shaved into salads, layered over butter-smeared baguettes, or shredded into slaws. They also can be marinated with olive oil and lemon and mint for a refreshing salad, and they can be pickled with a classic vinegar-sugar-salt mix.

    Are radishes better raw or cooked? ›

    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 do with too many radishes? ›

    Crunchy Salads and Sandwiches

    Good bread, butter, thinly sliced radishes and a sprinkling of salt is a great start for the day, or as an anytime snack. Sliced radishes can be subbed for pickles on sandwiches, and thickish slices can be enjoyed with any type of dip.

    Can we drink water after eating radish? ›

    Thus, whenever you consume radish, make sure that you drink a lot of water. This way you will stay away from dehydration.

    How long do radishes last in the fridge? ›

    Place radishes in plastic bags, if they are not already packaged, and store in the refrigerator. Most varieties will keep up to two weeks in the refrigerator. Black radishes can be stored for months if they remain dry; store them in perforated plastic bags in the refrigerator. Radishes are a good source of vitamin C.

    Which part of radish is not edible? ›

    It is a root vegetable; but has a much more distinct peppery taste compared to turnips or beets. Radishes are related to mustard seeds. All parts of a radish—the bulbs, seeds, and leaf tops—are edible.

    What is the tastiest radish? ›

    Watermelon Radishes Are the Best Radishes for a Sweeter Flavor. Watermelon radishes don't look like much with their green and white skin, but they're gorgeous on the inside with their hot pink centers.

    What is the taste of radish called? ›

    Radishes are root vegetables that belong to the cruciferae or mustard family. Their skins can be red, black, yellow, purple, and pink, and they have a spicy, peppery taste. This taste comes from enzymes that are also in mustard root, horseradish, and wasabi root. Cooking them makes the flavor milder.

    Are radishes healthier, cooked or raw? ›

    Radishes have a variety of benefits and can be consumed raw, cooked, or pickled. Radishes are low in calories and also have a lot of protein and fibre. Additionally, radishes are also high in Vitamin C, which is necessary for immune system building and serves a variety of other functions.

    How many radishes per day should I eat? ›

    Since the leaves appear to help lower blood pressure, eating too many of them might make your blood pressure too low if it is currently normal. While it's unclear what constitutes "too many," it's safest to stick to one serving of radishes per day, which the USDA considers a half-cup.

    Should you eat the skin on radishes? ›

    No, you don't need to remove the skin from radishes, but always give them a good scrub to remove dirt and any residue.

    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.

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