Radish Salad Recipe | LaaLoosh (2024)

FAQs

What does radish go well with? ›

Radishes pair particularly well with other fresh, crisp ingredients like cucumber and apples, spring veggies like snow peas, corn, and asparagus, cabbage, citrus, and fresh herbs (like cilantro, mint, parsley, fresh tarragon, etc.).

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.

Here's a way to make the things somehow more palatable: pick it up before the blooms develop, boil for just a few seconds in slightly salt water, then stir fry with a tiny bit of oil, garlic and spices (there are different varieties: black pepper, pimento, hot pepper etc).

Never eat radish and cucumber together as the ascorbate in cucumber can interfere with the absorption of vitamin C.

Improves bowel health: Because radish is rich in fiber, it adds considerable bulk to bowel movements that alleviates constipation symptoms. Studies have revealed that radish leaves that contain sulfurous compounds may prevent parasitic stomach infection and eliminate the symptoms of diarrhea.

​ 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.

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

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. Leave whole, slice or chop, as required. Always prepare radishes just before using, as they loose their potency when cut.

When you are ready to work with your radishes, give them a good rinse and rub them under some cold water. They do grow underground so they can get pretty sandy (same for the greens, if you are using them). Next, trim off the stem and the roots.

Why do my radishes taste bad? ›

Sometimes my radishes have a hot, bitter flavor. What is the problem? A. Off-flavored radishes are caused by planting at the wrong time or poor cultural practices such as low fertility or low moisture resulting in slow growth.

Radishes are also a good source of natural nitrates, which may help improve your blood flow. Radish leaves might be good for gut health and reducing obesity, according to one study. The leaves also have more fiber than the roots and fiber is good for preventing constipation.

Radishes contain compounds like raffinose, which can cause gas and bloating in some individuals, especially when consumed in large quantities. Eating radishes late at night may lead to discomfort or disrupted sleep due to digestive issues.

Today, radishes are used in a variety of Mexican dishes, including salsas, tacos, and enchiladas. They add a crunchy texture and a spicy flavor to these dishes, and they can be eaten raw or cooked.

Companion Plants for Radishes

Plant plenty of radish seeds if you plan to "sacrifice" some of your radish harvest to these pests. Otherwise, good radish companion plants include lettuces, tomatoes, carrots, onions, peppers, peas, cucumbers and spinach as well as herbs like dill, mint and oregano.