Radish Salad Recipe | LaaLoosh (2024)

By Wendy Zitzman

Radish Salad Recipe | LaaLoosh (1)

After getting my hands on a bunch of fresh radishes, I went on the lookout for a light and fresh radish salad recipe that was sweet enough to take the bitterness out of the radishes, but not as high in Weight Watchers Points.

Sunny Anderson from Food Network had a great one, so I used that as my guideline and altered her original version a bit. It turned out really, really good! My 1 year old daughter ate a ton of it! It’s so fresh and summery tasting, and each serving has just 1 Point.

It took me some extra time to julienne all of those little radishes, but the smaller pieces allowed for more of the sweet and tangy dressing to be absorbed. This helped get rid of the bitter taste of the radish. However, if you don’t mind that taste, then I’d suggest chopping your radishes into wedges if you want a quicker prep time.

But this Radish Salad Recipe is a great side to your favorite summer meal or picnic. Enjoy!

Radish Salad Recipe | LaaLoosh (2)

A sweet and tangy radish salad recipe that is really low in Weight Watchers Points and still tastes great. This dish is fresh, light, and full of flavor! It makes a perfect low calorie side dish to any summer meal and a great idea to serve at a summer BBQ in place of heavier, mayo based salads.

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Prep TimePrep Time 10 minutes mins

Total TimeTotal Time 10 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 1 lb radishes - thinly sliced or julienned
  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • ½ of a medium sized red onion
  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, olive oil and sugar, until the sugar is dissolved.

  • Add in remaining ingredients, and season with salt and pepper.

  • Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving , and make sure to toss the salad at the half point of its time in the fridge.

  • Mix well before serving, and add additional salt and pepper if necessary.

  • Serve cold or room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.75 cupCalories: 60 kcal (3%)Carbohydrates: 6 g (2%)Protein: 1 g (2%)Fat: 3.5 g (5%)Fiber: 2 g (8%)

Course: Salad Recipes

Cuisine: American Recipes

Diet: Low Calorie Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Vegan Recipes

Main Ingredient: Vegetable Recipes

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AuthorWendy Zitzman

As your average, every day, All American woman, I look forward to sharing with you my thoughts and ideas on many different topics that interest me such as dieting, health & fitness. Trust me when I tell you that this is one site you NEED to bookmark! I have the most amazing recipes with Weight Watchers Points that you won’t believe are low calorie! As an avid Weight Watchers follower, I have learned so many helpful tips and tools over the years that I am eager to share.

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    4 Comments

    1. Bridget12 years ago

      If radishes are too much for you, I bet using jicama would also be tasty!

    2. Mama195912 years ago

      Just sayin’–once upon a time, we had a bumper crop of radishes. And so did everyone else, because they gave us their surplus. So I had the bright idea to slice and saute them to serve as a side dish. WOW–so delicious!! Too delicious. Fab enough to have seconds. Big mistake! Within the hour, our abdomens were so distended and hard as rocks that we looked 3 months pregnant. Those little red jewels from our garden were VERY gassy. Perhaps moderation would have helped, but I approach them with caution nowadays :o)

    3. Cheryl N12 years ago

      Thanks for this delicious sounding recipe. As I am not a fan of cilantro, do you think subbing parsley or any other green herb would work? Thank you again for your amazing recipes that are WW friendly!!!

      • Bridget12 years ago

        I’m not laaloosh…but I am a published gourmet cook (not chef, just cook). Any parsley can replace cilantro. Italian flat-leaf would be tasty, but curly leaf would be pretty!

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    May support liver function and digestion. Radish, most notably black radish, may stimulate digestive juices and in particular bile flow. Bile is produced by the liver and is used by the digestive system to digest and manage fats as well as remove toxins and waste products from the liver.

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    These veggies contain special compounds called indole-3-carbinol and 4-methylthio-3-butenyl-isothiocyanate, which help trigger enzymes thought to help your liver get rid of harmful toxins.

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    Radishes will last two to four days at room temperature, so the counter or pantry is a great option if you plan to consume them quickly. In the fridge, meanwhile, they should stay good for one to two weeks. For long term storage, consider freezing your radishes for up to six months.

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    Radishes do not have to be peeled; just wash and cut off the tops and root ends. You can use them sliced, diced, shredded, or whole.

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    Place radishes in plastic bags, if they are not already packaged, and store in the refrigerator. Most varieties will keep up to two weeks in the refrigerator. Black radishes can be stored for months if they remain dry; store them in perforated plastic bags in the refrigerator. Radishes are a good source of vitamin C.

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    A half cup of radishes daily has almost 15 percent of your daily intake of vitamin C. Vitamin C not only boosts your immune system, it also helps regulate the metabolism and is key to the body's process of changing fat into usable energy.

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    One such beneficial vegetable is white radish. Radish is known to help keep blood pressure under control and this is why it should be included in your diet. In addition, it also helps to improve immunity and strengthen blood vessels.

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