Radishes don’t have to be boring! These little red orbs, often an afterthought, are bursting with potential. Their crisp bite, subtle peppery kick, and their vibrant color make radishes a culinary chameleon, transforming in surprising and delicious ways. Think of creamy egg salads recipes, savory roastings, crunchy salads, and much more. Get ready to explore the delightful versatility of this under-appreciated vegetable.
Roasted Radishes with Garlic Scape Butter
The sweetness that roasting brings out in radishes is not to be missed. These little crispy wonders are paired with a Garlic Scape Butter that’s full of big flavors. Though if you don’t have any garlic scapes available, you can always replace this ingredient with garlic and scallion.
Modern Tzimmes
A side dish that works with any type of protein, Modern Tzimmes are root vegetables doused in a dried fruit sauce. It’s a little sweet and savory with the flavors of apricots, dates, citrus, brown sugar, and honey breaking through.
Lemon Za’atar Salad
Za’atar is a spice blend that adds a tangy touch to your traditional salad. In our Lemon Za’atar Salad, colorful radishes are cut into small match-stick pieces along with a preserved lemon dressing. Finished with your other favorite salad toppings this may just become a lunch staple.
Roasted Radishes and Farro with Mint Lime Vinaigrette
Farro might not be the first thing that you think of when you hear radishes but they actually make a beautiful pairing. The nutty flavor and intricate texture make a great addition, especially when tossed in a Mint Lime Vinaigrette.
Green Goddess Egg Salad
This is not your basic egg salad. Instead, it uses parsley, dill, and chives to make a Green Goddess Egg Salad. This soft, creamy mixture over a bed of fresh-cut radishes is the perfect combination of textures.
Roasted Radish Salad
Let yourself take a leap towards making radishes a picnic food with our Roasted Radish Salad. It features a dijon mustard dressing that soaks crunchy radishes which we coat in a mix of seasonings. It’s simple to make and gives you a refreshing, summertime lunch.
Pickled Radish Martini
We couldn’t celebrate our love for radishes without a cocktail accomplice. While radish pickling liquid may not sound like it belongs in a cocktail, the balance of tangy and sweet brings about unexpected brilliance. Add in Boyd & Blair Cucumber Vodka and dry vermouth for a perfected Pickled Radish Martini.
Story by Kylie Thomas
