Spicy Roasted Daikon Radish and Cucumber Salad
This spicy roasted daikon radish and cucumber salad makes the perfect healthy side dish!
Made with roasted daikon radish, sliced fresh cucumbers, and a simply spicy dressing. This recipe is light, refreshing, incredibly easy to make and super delicious!
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WHAT ARE DAIKON RADISHES
Daikon Radishes are long, crisp, white radishes that are often used in Asian cuisine. When eaten raw, they have a strong, bitter flavor. But when Daikon Radishes are roasted, they loose most of their bitterness and become juicy, savory, and absolutely delicious! I personally LOVE daikon radishes raw, but if they are a bit too strong for you and not your cup of tea, try this easy roasted daikon radish recipe…I bet you it will change your mind!
Not only are roasted daikon radishes absolutely delicious, they are also great for you! Daikon radishes are a low calorie food that is full of nutrients, including calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper, fiber, folate, and vitamin C. That’s right! EAT YOUR RADISHES!
WHERE TO BUY DAIKON RADISHES
You can buy Daikon Radishes at most grocery stores in the produce section. You can alway find Daikon radishes at your local Asian grocery store. And sometimes, if you’re lucky, at your local farmers market.
ABOUT THE CUCUMBERS
Persian Cucumbers, also known as mini seedless cucumbers are hands down always my cucumber of choice these days. Although I passed over them for years in the produce isle, once I tried them I never went back. Why? Because of their texture! Due to their smaller size, Persian cucumbers tend to have a much crisper bite than other cucumbers. Even when they are tossed in a dressing, these babies tend to keep their crunch for days.
Yes, you can substitute any cucumber for this recipe…but like I said above, Persian cucumbers are my fav.
Spicy Chili Crisp for Spicy Roasted Daikon Radish and Cucumber Salad
If you like spicy food you NEED to get this spicy chili crisp oil! I am obsessed with it! It has a really nice kick and a delicious, unique flavor. For this recipe I included 2 tsp of this chili crisp oil. Feel free to add more if you really enjoy the heat. If you’re more sensitive, add less.
Feel free to substitute this chili crisp for sriracha or any other hot sauce of your choice.
You can find chili crisp oil in the Asian section of your grocery store or at your local Asian market.
Spicy Roasted Daikon Radish and Cucumber Salad
Equipment
- sheet pan
- knife
- cutting board
- bowl
Ingredients
- 2 Persian Cucumbers, sliced Can substitute 1 large cucumber
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp scallions, sliced thin
For roasted daikon radish
- 1 Daikon radish, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp agave
Dressing
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp agave
- 2 tsp spicy chili crisp can substitute sriracha or there hot sauce if desired
Instructions
Roast the Daikon Radish
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- Peel and cut your daikon radish into small pieces. Pieces should be about 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch.
- Place cut daikon radishes in a bowl and top with finely chopped garlic, olive oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and agave.
- Place seasoned daikon radishes and garlic on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast in the oven for 30 minutes. Mix radishes at the 15 minute mark to allow them to cook more evenly. The size of the cut radishes will affect your cooking time.
- Daikon radishes will be done roasting when the outside starts to brown slightly and the inside is tender and juicy.
- Once daikon radishes are perfectly roasted, remove from oven. Place in a bowl and combine with sliced Persian cucumbers, sliced scallions, sesame seeds and all of the ingredients for the dressing.
- Mix until evenly distributed.
- Plate and Enjoy!
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