This radish salsa is bright, fresh, and perfect for summer! Only 5 ingredients and 30 minutes to make.
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Isn’t everything better with tortilla chips?
For some reason I don’t really see tortilla chips as real chips. Like, they might even actually be good for you, which is totally not true.
Maybe It’s just that tortilla chips are almost always the vehicle for other, healthier food for me. Like radish salsa!
I’m in love with just about all the salsas. Green, red, chipotle, black bean, you name it, and I want it on a chip.
Salsa tends to be packed full of flavor and low on calories, making it a great addition to quesadillas, tacos, and burritos.
I had no idea I loved radishes until just a couple years ago when I finally grew the heck up and tried them. Now I dream all year of radish season, just waiting to put them on my favorite sandwich and slice them thin over nachos.
Ingredients
- Radish
- Garlic
- Jalapeno
- Lemon juice
- Cilantro
- Salt & pepper
How to make radish salsa
- Trim the stems off radishes and add to a food processor along with garlic, jalapeno, lemon juice, and cilantro. Let the food processor do the chopping, then stir in salt and pepper to taste. It’s so easy!
Top tips
Rinse your radishes
Radishes are a root vegetable, meaning they grow right in the dirt. Stores clean most of this off, but its still a good idea to give them a rinse before cooking and eating.
Be careful with jalapeños
Jalapeños contain capsaicin, which is what gives them their spicy flavor. This substance will also cause a burning sensation if you get it in your eyes or nose, so you may want to wear gloves when you handle them or wash your hands well after wards.
Tips for customizing radish salsa
- Leave in some of the ribs and seeds from the jalapeño for extra heat
- Add ½ cup diced cucumber for extra freshness
- If you don’t have a food processor simply chop everything by hand
- This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten free – fist bump!
What to serve with radish salsa
More dip recipes
- Mango Avocado Salsa
- Black Bean and Corn Salsa
- Pico de Gallo with Avocado
- Taco Dip
- Avocado Chimichurri Chip Dip
- Vegetarian Buffalo Dip
- White Bean Dip
- Whipped Feta Dip
- Green Avocado Sauce
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Recipe
Radish Salsa
Ingredients
- ½ pound radishes, stems removed (about 8-10)
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 jalapeño, ribs and seeds removed
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
- Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place radishes, garlic, jalapeño, lemon juice, and cilantro in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in salt and pepper to taste. Allow to sit 20 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
Tammy says
I love the sound of this pretty salsa and I know my mom would love it too! She’s the biggest radish fan I know 😀
Taylor Kiser says
This radish salsa looks so fresh and delicious! Love the ideas you give to customize this too! This will be perfect for summer gatherings!
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says
I love radishes and this looks so, so good-and SO pretty!
Lindsay Moe says
Thanks ladies!
Katherine says
I know you mention leaving to sit for 20 minutes but if I made it the night before a party would that effect flavor or color at all?
Lindsay Moe says
No, I think it would be just fine!
Brooke says
Can you can this recipe like you can a tomato salsa?
Lindsay Moe says
Unfortunately I don’t know much about canning, so cannot recommend you can this recipe. You may want to reach out to an expert on canning for advice on this.
Rosemary Ramos says
I’m having a party on Saturday when is earliest I can make it if today is Tuesday?
Lindsay Moe says
It will deteriorate a little each day, but I think you could make it as early as Thursday.