Winter Radish Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
11%
Winter Radish Salad
45 min.
4
75kcal

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Embrace the vibrant flavors of winter with our delightful Winter Radish Salad! This refreshing dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a nutritious addition to any meal. Perfect for those chilly months, this salad showcases a beautiful medley of colorful radishes and crisp Fuji apples, all while being vegetarian and gluten-free.

The star of this salad is the daikon radish, which brings an intriguing crunch and subtle heat, while the watermelon radish adds a pop of color and a hint of sweetness. Paired with mixed salad greens, this combination creates a light and invigorating dish that's both satisfying and guilt-free. The homemade dressing, a creamy blend of buttermilk and sour cream with a sprinkle of crumbled roquefort cheese, ties everything together, adding depth and richness without overwhelming the fresh ingredients.

Whether served as a starter, side dish, or snack, this Winter Radish Salad is versatile and can easily take center stage at your holiday gatherings or casual dinners alike. Plus, with just 75 calories per serving, you can indulge without hesitation. Enjoy the crispness of winter produce combined with the comforting flavors of creamy cheese, and let this salad inspire you to elevate your seasonal cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup buttermilk 
  • piece daikon radish peeled
  • 0.5  fuji apple sliced into wedges
  • cups the salad mixed loosely packed
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  •  radishes red sliced into matchsticks
  • tablespoons cheese blue crumbled
  • 0.3 teaspoon sea salt fine
  • tablespoons cream sour
  •  watermelon radish peeled thinly sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • peeler

Directions

  1. Using a 5-holed peeler or vegetable peeler, shave long strands from daikon until you have about 1/2 cup. Save leftover radish for another use.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, sour cream, 2 tbsp. roquefort, the salt, and pepper (or put those ingredients in a pint jar and shake vigorously).
  3. Divide greens among 4 salad plates.
  4. Drizzle dressing over greens.
  5. Garnish with radishes, apple, and remaining cheese.
  6. Make ahead: Dressing, covered and chilled, up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Calories75kcal
Protein13.94%
Fat32.41%
Carbs53.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
54.5
Glycemic Load
2.05
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
7.3839129183603%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.36mg
Pelargonidin
28.72mg
Catechin
0.3mg
Epigallocatechin
0.06mg
Epicatechin
1.71mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.71mg
Quercetin
0.91mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:74.88kcal
3.74%
Fat:2.87g
4.42%
Saturated Fat:1.6g
10%
Carbohydrates:10.69g
3.56%
Net Carbohydrates:8g
2.91%
Sugar:6.28g
6.98%
Cholesterol:7.82mg
2.61%
Sodium:249.37mg
10.84%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.78g
5.56%
Vitamin C:35.7mg
43.28%
Folate:52.93µg
13.23%
Potassium:431.04mg
12.32%
Vitamin A:560.07IU
11.2%
Fiber:2.69g
10.76%
Calcium:83.74mg
8.37%
Manganese:0.16mg
8.2%
Copper:0.16mg
7.79%
Phosphorus:77.89mg
7.79%
Magnesium:26.94mg
6.74%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.49%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.35%
Iron:0.82mg
4.54%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.95%
Zinc:0.52mg
3.47%
Selenium:2.32µg
3.32%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.18%
Vitamin B3:0.58mg
2.91%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
2.07%
Vitamin K:1.97µg
1.88%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.42%
Source:My Recipes