Valentina Ablaev
A crispy radish salad made with thinly sliced peppery radishes and green onions, tossed in a creamy dressing. This quick, refreshing salad is the perfect addition to any meal and adds a refreshing crunch. Throw this salad together at the last minute, and serve for lunch, dinner, or a barbecue side!
Radish Salad: The Perfect Summer Side Dish
This simple radish salad is an easy, flavorful side dish made with just a handful of fresh ingredients. Crisp radishes are tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing that adds the perfect balance of flavor and texture to every bite. You can’t go wrong with a classic radish tomato cucumber salad or a creamy cucumber dill salad, and this creamy radish salad is the perfect mix.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple ingredients. This easy salad recipe uses a short, simple list of ingredients, making it perfectly accessible.
- Great texture. A classic radish salad packs crunch into every bite, making it addictive and refreshing.
- Easy side dish. This side salad takes minutes to make and pairs with almost any meal. Just a few minutes of quick chopping and the simplest dressing.
Ingredients for Radish Salad
- Dressing – A simple salad dressing made with sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper.
- Radish – Thinly sliced radishes add the perfect peppery bite and make a great salad.
- Green onion – Sliced green onions or chives add a great fresh flavor to the salad without overpowering the radishes.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and quantities.
Choosing The Right Radishes
Here are some tips for picking the perfect radish:
- Choose firm radishes
- Avoid soft or cracked radishes
- Always remove the leafy tops
- Wash and scrub radishes well
Substitutions and Variations
Make this salad your own with a few classic customizations:
- Add veggies: Bulk up this salad with sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, or red onion.
- Protein: Add sliced chicken breast to make this salad extra hearty and filling.
- Eggs: Add cubed hard-boiled eggs to make this a delicious creamy egg salad.
- Healthier dressing: Swap the sour cream for nonfat Greek yogurt for a dressing that is lighter in calories and higher in protein!
Expert Tips:
- Even slices. For the best salad, slice the radishes into thin and even slices. You can also use a mandoline for thin, even slices.
- Taste for seasoning: Give the salad a quick taste before serving to see if it needs more salt or pepper!
- Serve chilled. This salad tastes best after chilling for 15–30 minutes, allowing the dressing to coat the radishes while keeping them crisp and refreshing. If you have the time, it is worth doing!
How to Make Radish Salad
Here’s a smoother, more polished version that matches the style of a recipe card:
- Make the dressing. In a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
2. Combine. Add the sliced radishes and green onions to the bowl, then toss until everything is evenly coated in the creamy dressing.
3. Serve. Garnish with fresh dill or additional green onions, then serve immediately and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
- Sandwich and salad: This salad is great to serve along with your favorite sandwich. An avocado BLT sandwich makes for the perfect luxurious sandwich to enjoy with a fresh radish salad.
- BBQ meal: A creamy radish salad is a great BBQ side dish. Serve with grilled BBQ chicken and all your favorite barbecue classics! A classic macaroni salad and a fresh apple coleslaw complete this meal, making for the perfect summer meal.
- Full course meal: This radish salad is the perfect light side dish for a hearty dinner. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and braised beef short ribs for the perfect meal.
Store & Reheat
Storage. Radish salad is one of the best salads to store for leftovers because it doesn’t get soggy like a traditional salad. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
More Salad Recipes
If you enjoyed this easy radish salad recipe, be sure to try our other simple salad recipes; here are some of our favorites:
Salad- Cabbage
- Chicken
- Greens
- Greens
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Creamy Radish Salad (Easy Dressing)
Ingredients
dressing –
- 3 Tbsp sour cream
- 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
salad –
- 2 bunches of radishes sliced thin (about 18-20)
- ¼ cup sliced green onions chopped
Instructions
- Dressing. Into a large bowl, mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine.
- Toss. Add the radishes and green onion to the dressing, and toss to combine.
- Garnish. Top with fresh dill or green onion.
- Serve and enjoy, friends!
Notes
- Slice evenly. Thin, evenly sliced radishes create the best texture and ensure every bite is coated in the creamy dressing.
- Adjust the seasoning. Taste the salad before serving and add a little more salt or black pepper if needed.
- Chill before serving. This salad tastes best after refrigerating for 15–30 minutes. This allows the dressing to coat the radishes, resulting in a crispy, refreshing salad.
- Storage. This radish salad stores well, making it perfect for leftovers since it stays crisp and doesn’t become soggy like leafy salads. Keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
