You may be most familiar with radishes as a garnish or as part of a crudités platter, but this versatile root vegetable can do so much more than that. Radishes come in various shapes, sizes, and colors—ranging from small, round, red ones to long white daikon and bold watermelon radishes. They’re nature’s chips, providing a crisp texture and sharp flavor to many dishes.
Fortunately, if you’re seeking new ways to enjoy fresh, seasonal radishes, you have come to the right place. Ahead, we share a collection of our favorite recipes featuring radishes that highlight the earthy flavor and crunch of this seasonal root vegetable.
Vinegared Pork Chop Milanese With Radish Salad
This crispy pork chop Milanese is accompanied by a freshly tossed radish and herb salad for a bold flavor and crunch. It’s a salty and savory main dish that comes together in under an hour and is destined to be devoured.
Bean-and-Fish Tacos
Radishes lend a tasty crunch to these soft bean and fish tacos. All the taco fixings are simmered in one skillet to blend flavors. Once the main ingredients are finished cooking, assemble each taco and top with a generous amount of thinly sliced radishes.
Fluke Crudo
David Russell
If you have access to fresh fish, then making this dish is a must. Martha’s fluke crudo is a simple dish everyone will love and is perfect for serving in the summertime. Thinly sliced pieces of fluke are arranged on a plate and topped with radishes, then drizzled with olive oil and lime juice.
Lemon-Tarragon Salmon Over Asparagus
Baked salmon is a delicious and simple meal to make any night of the week. Four large radishes are sliced and placed under each salmon fillet while it bakes at high heat for about 13 minutes, creating a flaky, savory main dish to pair with your favorite grain.
Vegetarian Enchiladas Suizas
Try this one-skillet enchilada dish that is decadent in vegetables and flavor. Soft corn tortillas are dipped in green salsa, loaded up with crema and cheese, and baked to perfection. After it bakes, layer all the good things—sliced radishes, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and shredded romaine lettuce.
Greek Mezze Salad
This Greek mezze salad calls for one whole bunch of radishes, and our favorite Mediterranean foods, including yogurt, cucumber salad, roasted za’atar chickpeas, and grape leaves. It’s a nutritious meal that boasts fresh and savory flavors all in one.
Roasted Radish Tart
This impressive roasted radish and creamy cauliflower tart is the perfect dish to make for guests or bring to a potluck dinner party. Sliced watermelon radishes take center stage in this dish and add a sharp flavor to each bite.
Shaved Radish, Fennel, and Parmesan Salad
This shaved radish, fennel, and Parmesan salad makes for the perfect side dish or light lunch. It’s a nutritious slaw featuring the mellow flavor of fennel paired with the radishes’ sharp bite.
Radish Canapes with Black-Olive Butter
These radish canapés with black-olive butter make for the perfect appetizer to enjoy before dinner, paired with a crisp glass of white wine. The pungent flavor of the black olive butter tastes delicious with the crunchy radish slices.
Watercress, Radicchio, and Radish Salad
A colorful salad filled with watercress, radicchio, and radishes tossed in a mustard vinaigrette is a flavorful side dish paired with your favorite protein. The sliced radishes provide beautiful color to the salad, along with a much-needed crunch to each bite.
Corn-and-Avocado Salad with Goddess Dressing
This chopped salad is destined to become your new go-to. It has all the favorite flavors from a Cobb and Mexican-inspired salad combined. Finely diced avocado is stirred into the dressing, and the corn, radishes, romaine, and bacon are all tossed together. The radishes add beautiful color against the greens and flavor that complements the sweetness of the corn.
Grilled Chicken with Mango and Mint-Lime Dressing
Charred whole radishes add a smoky flavor to this fresh grilled chicken with mango and mint-lime dressing. It’s a hearty meal that is full of unique flavors that will impress guests and have them asking for seconds every time.
