Description
A refreshing and crisp Daikon Radish Cucumber Salad featuring thinly sliced daikon and cucumber tossed in a flavorful sesame dressing with hints of rice wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, and toasted sesame seeds. Perfect as a light side dish or palate cleanser.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 Daikon radishes
- 1 English cucumber
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon white sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon black sesame seeds
Instructions
- Slice Vegetables: Peel the daikon radishes and use a mandoline to slice them very thinly, about 1/32 inch thick. Thinly slice the English cucumber to 1/16 inch thickness using the mandoline as well. Combine both the radish and cucumber slices in a large mixing bowl.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small mixing bowl, combine the sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, kosher salt, granulated sugar, red pepper flakes, ground black pepper, white sesame seeds, and black sesame seeds. Stir well until the salt and sugar fully dissolve to create a well-balanced dressing.
- Toss Salad: Pour the prepared sesame dressing over the sliced vegetables. Toss thoroughly to ensure every slice is coated evenly with the dressing.
- Marinate: Allow the dressed salad to sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to marinate. This resting time helps the flavors meld together and enhances the crispness.
- Serve: Give the salad one final toss after marinating and serve it chilled or at room temperature in a large bowl or spread out on a platter for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- For the best texture, use a sharp mandoline to get uniform thin slices of daikon and cucumber.
- The salad can be prepared up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerated to intensify the flavors.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- This salad pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or as a refreshing side dish for heavier meals.
- You can substitute rice wine vinegar with apple cider vinegar if unavailable.
