The salad with this beautiful and colorful radish is super easy, you just need a few ingredients for this crispy and refreshing salad.

I hope you all had a nice and fun Thanksgiving with your loved ones…after so many days of eating this super simple and easy salad using purple daikon radish is perfect as a side dish…refreshing and crisp…and I bet you have all the ingredients in your kitchen!

– Have you ever seen the purple daikon radish?

I pick it up when browsing at our local farmer’s market.

– What is daikon radish?

Daikon radish is very popular in Asia, it is normally white and long like carrot. Daikon radish are mild in taste when compared to the red radishes. They are crisp and taste peppery like the red radish with a hint of sweetness.

– How daikon radish is used in Asian dishes?

Daikon can be pickled and cooked in Asian dishes.  When pickled they are used as side dishes. Daikon can be added to soups and stews.

– When it is best time to buy daikon radish?

Although you can find daikon radish year-round at the grocery, it is believed that have a nicer and sweeter flavor during fall and winter seasons.  I remember my mom, up to this day always emphasizing how tasty are daikons during winter.

– How to pick daikon radish?

Daikon varies in size and color, as the Korean daikon are rounded as compared to the Japanese/Chinese ones. You should pick the ones that are firm, smooth skin and heavy.

– Can I eat the leaves from daikon radish?

Absolutely, all the leaves from the radish family are edible. As a matter of fact my purple daikon radishes came with leaves (forgot to take picture). After washing very well, cut into small pieces and sauté with garlic.

– Are you ready to try this beautiful color daikon?

Ingredients:

  • Purple daikon radish
  • Olive oil
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper

Method:

Wash and peel the daikon.

Slice the daikon very thinly, using a mandolin or a sharp knife.

Place all the sliced daikon in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper to taste.

Toss until all the slices of daikon is coated with the mixture of olive oil and apple cider vinegar.

Ready to serve.

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Did you know that daikon is super rich in vitamin C? Daikon radish are low in calories and high in fiber, therefore it might promote weight loss. Due to the nutrients in daikon such as calcium, magnesium, potassium and copper, it is believed that consuming daikon may protect against chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease and neurodegenerative diseases.

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