Have You Ever Tried Radishes? Our Springtime Recipes Are So Good
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Here at The Pioneer Woman, we love anything that has a bit of spice. (Bring on all the jalapeño recipes!) So, it should come as no surprise that we love the subtle heat and peppery flavor of radishes, too. Not to mention, the spring vegetable is the prettiest color of pink we ever did see! That's why we've rounded up our favorite radish recipes to show you the versatility of this root veggie. Sure, there are plenty of spring salads that use raw radishes for a welcome crunch, but you'll also find fun new ways to cook with radishes.
Ever wonder what would happen if you roasted your radishes? The heat gets turned down and the sweetness is dialed up—making for a delightful side dish for your Easter brunch. And speaking of Easter, many of these radish recipes are perfect for the spring occasion. Try the upside-down puff pastry radish tarts or the creamy spring onion and radish dip. Looking to put those radishes from your vegetable garden to good use throughout the week? We've got you covered with a grilled flank steak served with corn and radish salad or a chicken taco recipe with pickled radishes on top! No matter which direction you go in, you’re sure to fall in love with the crisp, spicy flavor of colorful radishes.
Spring Salad with Radishes
This might look like a simple salad but it's loaded with spring flavor thanks to tender lettuces, red onion, and crispy radishes. A cheesy parmesan dressing takes it over the top!
Get Ree's Spring Salad with Radishes recipe.
Upside-Down Puff Pastry Radish Tarts
Flaky, store-bought puff pastry makes these elegant tarts so easy to make! It was inspired by a TikTok trend, but we added radishes for a beautiful pink twist.
Get the Upside-Down Puff Pastry Radish Tarts recipe.
Beef Taco Skillet
Radishes are a common topping for tacos so it only makes sense to use them on this beef taco skillet! You can also add diced avocado, crumbled queso fresco, and sliced scallions.
Get Ree's Beef Taco Skillet recipe.
Veggie Cream Cheese Spread
If you've never tried making your own veggie cream cheese before, you're missing out! You can customize it to your liking by using Ree's favorites including radishes. Serve it up on a bagel or use it for a dip with your favorite crackers.
Get Ree's Veggie Cream Cheese Spread recipe.
Posole
This Mexican soup is loaded with tender pork, smoky cumin, and loads of dried chiles. To balance out the richness, we love the addition of bright, crunchy veggies on top like thinly sliced radishes.
Get the Posole recipe.
Dill Dip
A colorful rainbow of crudités is the perfect accompaniment to this creamy dill dip. Start with pink radishes then add on yellow bell peppers, red tomatoes, orange carrot sticks, and green cucumber slices.
Get the Dill Dip recipe.
Arugula and Three-Pea Salad
Both arugula and radishes have a peppery flavor which makes them the perfect pairing for sweet peas. It's a salad that's ideal for springtime!
Get the Arugula and Three-Pea Salad recipe.
Pork Bahn Mi Lettuce Wraps
This healthy dinner recipe is inspired by a Bahn Mi sandwich, but instead of buns, it uses crisp lettuce wraps instead! The crunchy spring veggies on top are another added bonus.
Get Ree's Pork Bahn Mi Lettuce Wraps recipe.
Easy Roasted Radishes
Once you try roasting your radishes, you'll never look back! They become tender and sweet, but still retain that beautiful pink color.
Get the Easy Roasted Radishes recipe at Isabel Eats.
Fattoush Salad
This bright, fresh salad has plenty of crunch thanks to the addition of radishes and toasted pita chips! It makes a great base salad that can be topped with grilled chicken or steak.
Get the Fattoush Salad recipe at A Farmgirl's Dabbles.
Sweet Pickled Radish
These quick pickled radishes are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. Keep a jar of them in your fridge to brighten up salads, hummus, tacos, and more!
Get the Sweet Pickled Radish recipe at Marisa Moore.
Creamy Spring Onion and Radish Dip
If you love creamy onion dip and you love spring veggies, this recipe is for you! It combines the two for the perfect appetizer come Easter-time. Serve it up with potato chips, crackers, or any kind of toasted crostini.
Get the Creamy Spring Onion and Radish Dip recipe at The View from Great Island.
Hard Boiled Egg Crostini with Radishes
Easy to prepare and oh so pretty, these little toasts are the perfect appetizer for any spring occasion. Simply spread the baguette with butter and top with fresh arugula, radish slices, and hard boiled eggs!
Get the Hard Boiled Egg Crostini with Radishes recipe at Sugar and Charm.
Cucumber and Radish Salad
This colorful salad is all about the crunch factor thanks to veggies like celery, radishes, and cucumber. But don't forget to use plenty of herbs like mint, dill, or chives!
Get the Cucumber and Radish Salad recipe at The Mediterranean Dish.
Grilled Flank Steak with Corn and Radish Salad
This quick summer meal looks impressive, but it'll be on the table in 35 minutes of less! You can even make the corn and radish salad up to a day in advance.
Get the Grilled Flank Steak with Corn and Radish Salad recipe at Feasting at Home.
Spring Carrot, Radish, and Quinoa Salad
Grain bowls are often associated with chillier months, but this one is a great option for spring! It uses a fluffy quinoa, ribbons of carrots, bright radishes, herbed avocado, and a lemon vinaigrette.
Get the Spring Carrot, Radish, and Quinoa Salad recipe at Cookie and Kate.
Daikon Radish Slaw
Unlike red radishes, daikon radishes are much bigger, longer, and white in color. They're also milder and sweeter making them perfect for a creamy slaw.
Get the Daikon Radish Slaw recipe at Little Sunny Kitchen.
Grilled Radishes with Green Beans
Preparing radishes on the grill will give them a unique flavor that'll convert even those people who are skeptical about radishes. Toss them with some fresh grilled green beans and a tarragon dressing for a tasty cookout side.
Get the Grilled Radishes with Green Beans recipe at Feasting at Home.
Margarita Chicken Tacos with Pickled Radishes
You'll use actual margarita mix to make the marinade for these fun chicken tacos. Then, top them off with pickled radishes, avocado slices, and jalapenos for extra spice.
Get the Margarita Chicken Tacos with Pickled Radishes recipe at Meiko and the Dish.
Potato Salad with Radishes
As far as BBQ sides go, potato salad is a must! Here, the classic creamy dish gets a fresh upgrade by adding radishes and cucumbers to the mix.
Get the Potato Salad with Radishes recipe at The Modern Proper.
Rainbow Summer Rolls
You can find rice paper wrappers in many supermarkets these days. Fill them up with a rainbow of veggies, including radishes, cucumber, carrots, and jicama. Then, serve them with a creamy coconut-lime dipping sauce.
Get the Rainbow Summer Rolls recipe at The View From Great Island.
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