Simple French Radish Salad with Best Vinaigrette
Make this refreshing vegetable salad featuring crispy radishes and a bright, simple vinaigrette. It is a quick radish appetizer perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch radishes (about 10 ounces), thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for serving, optional)
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt (for serving)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the radishes. Place the slices in a bowl of ice water for 10 minutes to make them extra crispy. Drain well and pat dry.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and sugar. Season the dressing with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the drained radishes and chopped parsley.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the radish mixture. Toss gently to coat all the slices evenly.
- Serve immediately as a simple side dish. For a traditional French presentation, serve the salad alongside softened butter and coarse salt for spreading on bread.
Notes
- Soaking the radishes in ice water helps reduce their peppery bite and maximizes crispness.
- If you prefer a slightly creamier radish salad dressing, add 1 teaspoon of crème fraîche to the vinaigrette ingredients.
- This salad pairs well with grilled chicken or fish for a light dinner.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0