All The Best Ways To Eat Radishes

Kristen Aiken
Updated

We don't mean to ruffle any feathers, but the truth is that thereisa best way to eat a radish. How, you ask? Halved, raw, with a smear of softsweet butter and a sprinkle of kosher salt. If you have never had this before, it might sound strange, but we can promise you that it is one of the world's most sincere delights. If youhavehad this before, you are salivating remembering how great it is.

Once you've experienced this simple, but life-changing snack, you'll never be able to think of radishes as a simple salad ingredient again. Because we've experienced this, and we understand how exciting it is to have a new ingredient to tinker with, we rounded up a few of our other favorite ways to use radishes. Did you know they also taste amazing roasted, sautￃﾩed and pickled? If you discover another deliciousradish recipe, please let us know about it in the comments! We'll take a brief pause from eating them as described above to test it out.

Buttered Radish And Ricotta Toast

<strong>Get the <a href="http://naturallyella.com/buttered-radish-and-ricotta-toast/" target="_blank">Buttered Radish and Ricotta Toast recipe</a>&nbsp;from Naturally Ella</strong>
Get the Buttered Radish and Ricotta Toast recipe from Naturally Ella

Corn Radish Salad

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.feastingathome.com/grilled-flank-steak-with-corn-radish-salad/" target="_blank">Corn Radish Salad recipe</a>&nbsp;from Feasting at Home</strong>
Get the Corn Radish Salad recipe from Feasting at Home

Spicy Quick Pickled Radishes

<strong>Get the <a href="http://cookieandkate.com/2014/spicy-quick-pickled-radishes/" target="_blank">Spicy Quick Pickled Radishes recipe</a>&nbsp;from Cookie + Kate</strong>
Get the Spicy Quick Pickled Radishes recipe from Cookie + Kate

Roasted Radish Polenta

<strong>Get the <a href="http://naturallyella.com/roasted-radish-polenta/" target="_blank">Roasted Radish Polenta recipe</a>&nbsp;from Naturally Ella</strong>
Get the Roasted Radish Polenta recipe from Naturally Ella

Shaved Radish And Apple Salad

<strong>Get the <a href="http://theviewfromgreatisland.com/shaved-apple-radish-salad/" target="_blank">Shaved Radish and Apple Salad recipe</a>&nbsp;from The View from Great Island</strong>
Get the Shaved Radish and Apple Salad recipe from The View from Great Island

Grilled Radishes

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.feastingathome.com/grilled-radish-salad-with-tarragon-vinaigrette/" target="_blank">Grilled Radishes recipe</a>&nbsp;from Feasting at Home</strong>
Get the Grilled Radishes recipe from Feasting at Home

Fattoush Salad

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.foodiecrush.com/the-best-fattoush-salad/" target="_blank">Fattoush Salad recipe</a>&nbsp;from Foodie Crush</strong>
Get the Fattoush Salad recipe from Foodie Crush

Roasted Radish Flatbread

<strong>Get the <a href="http://bevcooks.com/2013/05/roasted-radish-flatbread-with-ricotta-and-honey/" target="_blank">Roasted Radish Flatbread recipe</a>&nbsp;from Bev Cooks</strong>
Get the Roasted Radish Flatbread recipe from Bev Cooks

Radish Scallion Salsa

<strong>Get the <a href="http://naturallyella.com/radish-scallion-salsa/" target="_blank">Radish Scallion Salsa recipe</a>&nbsp;from Naturally Ella</strong>
Get the Radish Scallion Salsa recipe from Naturally Ella

Scallion Pancake With Watercress-Radish Relish

<strong>Get the <a href="http://food52.com/recipes/21696-kimchi-pork-scallion-pancake-with-watercress-radish-relish" target="_blank">Scallion Pancake with Watercress-Radish Relish recipe</a>&nbsp;from CarolineWright via Food52</strong>

Buttered Radishes With Poached Egg

<strong>Get the <a href="http://naturallyella.com/buttered-radishes-with-a-poached-egg/" target="_blank">Buttered Radishes with Poached Egg recipe</a>&nbsp;from Naturally Ella</strong>
Get the Buttered Radishes with Poached Egg recipe from Naturally Ella

Radish Salad With Mint And Pistachios

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/radish_salad_with_mint_and_pistachios/" target="_blank">Radish Salad with Mint and Pistachios recipe</a>&nbsp;from Simply Recipes</strong>
Get the Radish Salad with Mint and Pistachios recipe from Simply Recipes

Spring Radish Crostini With Creamy Herb Butter

<strong>Get the <a href="http://food52.com/recipes/17615-spring-radish-crostini-with-creamy-herb-butter" target="_blank">Spring Radish Crostini with Creamy Herb Butter recipe</a>&nbsp;from SeaweedandSassafras via Food52</strong>

Thai Corn Chowder

<strong>Get the <a href="http://passthesushi.com/thai-corn-chowder/" target="_blank">Thai Corn Chowder recipe</a>&nbsp;from Pass The Sushi</strong>
Get the Thai Corn Chowder recipe from Pass The Sushi

Radish Scrambled Toast

<strong>Get the <a href="http://food52.com/recipes/17606-radish-scrambled-toast" target="_blank">Radish Scrambled Toast recipe</a>&nbsp;from cristinasciarra via Food52</strong>
Get the Radish Scrambled Toast recipe from cristinasciarra via Food52

Vietnamese Banh Mi Salad

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.aspicyperspective.com/2013/01/vietnamese-chicken-salad.html" target="_blank">Vietnamese Banh Mi Salad recipe</a>&nbsp;from A Spicy Perspective</strong>
Get the Vietnamese Banh Mi Salad recipe from A Spicy Perspective

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