Shredded Daikon Salad

A refreshing Asian-inspired salad featuring crisp daikon radish matchsticks tossed in a flavorful sesame-chile dressing. This bright and crunchy dish combines spicy, tangy, and sweet flavors.

4 servings
1 hr 35 min

Ingredients

  • 1 large daikon
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 whole red finger chile
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp chili crisp
  • 1 Tbsp sesame seeds

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Toss daikon and 1/2 tsp. salt in a medium bowl; let sit 30 minutes. Transfer to a dish towel and squeeze out excess moisture.

    30 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, whisk chile, garlic, oil, vinegar, sugar, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt in a large bowl and let sit 30 minutes.

    30 min

  3. 3.

    Add daikon to bowl and massage dressing into daikon. Let sit at least 30 minutes and up to 6 hours (cover and chill if holding longer than 1 hour).

    30 min

  4. 4.

    To serve, stir in desired amount of chili crisp if using and top with sesame seeds.

    5 min