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Refreshing Radish and Cucumber Salsa – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Refreshing Radish and Cucumber Salsa

Trade the usual tomatoes for the crisp, peppery bite of radishes in this unbelievably refreshing Radish and Cucumber Salsa. It's a vibrant, crunchy, and zesty explosion of flavor that will completely transform your tacos, quesadillas, or even just a simple bowl of tortilla chips.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 cup
Calories: 19
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups (450 g / 15.9 oz) chopped radish, like daikon or red
  • 1/2 English cucumber, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 small red onion, minced
  • 1 scallion, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon (5 g / 0.18 oz) minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g / 0.53 oz) minced fresh chile, like jalapeño, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) freshly squeezed lemon juice, or more to taste
  • 1/4 cup (15 g / 0.53 oz) chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • For a milder flavor, soak the minced red onion in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain well before adding it to the salsa. This removes some of its sharp bite.
  • The crunch is key! For the best texture, chop your vegetables uniformly and serve the salsa within a few hours of making it.
  • Experiment with different radishes. Watermelon radishes add a stunning color, while daikon provides a milder, crisp base.
  • Go Thai-style by swapping lemon for lime juice, adding a splash of rice vinegar, and using shallots instead of red onion.

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped radish, diced cucumber, minced red onion, sliced scallion, minced garlic, minced chile, lemon juice, and chopped cilantro.
  2. Stir everything together until thoroughly mixed.
  3. Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning.
  4. Add more chile for heat, lemon juice for brightness, or salt and pepper as needed.
  5. Serve immediately for the best crunch, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 19kcalCarbohydrates: 4.4gProtein: 0.7gFat: 0.1g

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