Want a condiment that brings a zing to any recipe? Enter: this quick pickled radish recipe! This is what to do with that bunch of radishes in your refrigerator. Thinly slice them and throw them in a jar with vinegar, salt, and sugar, then let the ingredients do the hard part! All you have to do is wait 1 hour; no canning equipment needed. These guys liven up any meal, from a massive sandwich to quinoa tacos. Alex and I love to throw them in bowl meals or weeknight leftover dinners to give them a tangy pop!
How to make this quick pickled radish recipe
This pickled radish recipe makes quick pickles or refrigerator pickles. This means they pickle quickly, and are not shelf stable: you’ll store them in the refrigerator. All you need is about 5 minutes to slice the radishes (if that!), then you’ll wait 1 hour for the pickling brine to work its magic. Here’s how to pickle radishes:
Slice the veggies: Thinly slice the radishes and place them in a wide-mouth pint jar.Add the brine ingredients: Add white wine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, whole peppercorns and a garlic clove (see the recipe below for quantities). Wait 1 hour! The hard part is done! Store the pickles in the refrigerator for 1 hour, then they’re ready to eat.
Ways to use pickled radishes!
Here’s the best part: how to eat them! Here are some of our favorite ways to use pickled radishes:
How long do they last?
Pickled radishes last for 2 weeks in the refrigerator. They’re crispiest within the first few days, but they still have great flavor at the end of the 2 weeks.
Radish nutrition
Radishes are cruciferous vegetables: meaning they’re members of a family of healthy veggies. Did you know that radishes are related to cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, and arugula? This means that they share similar nutrition benefits. Here are a few things about these tasty veggies that make them especially nutritious:
High in fiber (though you’ll be eating these pickled radishes in very small quantities!)High in vitamins C, E, A and KLow in caloriesContain phytonutrients and glucosinolates, which may have anti-cancer effects (but are still unproven — Source)
More quick pickles!
There are lots of ways to make quick pickles to garnish recipes. Outside of this pickled radish recipe, here are a few of our favorite vegetables to pickle:
How to Make Dill Pickles Follow this easy, no fail tutorial to fill jars with the best tangy flavor and satisfying crunch.Easy Pickled Carrots Eat as a relish, on a cheese board or sandwiches…or inhale them right from the jar.Pickled Garlic A uniquely delicious way to enjoy garlic!Pickled Jalapeños or Pickled Banana Peppers Add big flavor to your meals! With only 10 minutes hands on time, they add a tangy kick to tacos and chili.Easy Quick Pickled Onions Simple to put together and are perfect for topping tacos, sandwiches, and salads, as they add so much extra flavor.Pickled Cauliflower Cauliflower is fantastic as pickles! Add bell pepper, carrot and dill to make a colorful jar filled with tangy flavor.Quick Refrigerator Dill Pickles Here’s the classic cucumber pickle, flavored with dill and delicious right out of the jar.
Love canning? Also try our Homemade Sauerkraut: tangy, tasty, and filled with probiotics!
This quick pickled radish recipe is…
Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free.
More radish recipes
There are so many great ways to use this spring vegetable! Here are some of our top radish recipes: 5 from 2 reviews
Simple Radish Salad Quick, fresh and delicious! Roasted Radishes They’re unlike anything you’ve tasted before: tender, mild, and almost sweet.Radish Toasts One of the simplest radish recipes? Radish toast! Here’s what to do: spread a piece of toast with cream cheese or labneh, and top with chives!Radishes with Butter and Salt A classic French snack! Use the highest quality butter to make the radishes shine.
