Watermelon Radish Salad with Miso, Maple, and Sesame Recipe
This Watermelon Radish Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish featuring thinly sliced watermelon radishes dressed in a tangy, slightly sweet miso vinaigrette. Enhanced with fresh ginger, scallions, and mint, and topped with sesame seeds, this salad is perfect as a light appetizer or side dish, combining crisp textures and bright flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad
- 2 watermelon radishes, thinly sliced with a mandolin or potato peeler
Vinaigrette
- 1 tbsp white miso
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- Ginger, grated, to taste
- 2 scallions, light green and white parts finely chopped (reserve green parts for topping)
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp tamari
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Toppings
- Black and white sesame seeds, for topping
- Fresh mint leaves, to taste, for topping
- Green parts of scallions, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the vinaigrette: In a bowl, combine white miso, maple syrup, grated ginger, finely chopped light green and white parts of scallions, lemon juice, rice vinegar, tamari, sesame oil, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
- Arrange the radishes: Fold each thin watermelon radish slice in half gently to create a layered effect, then arrange them neatly in a shallow bowl or serving dish.
- Dress the salad: Pour the prepared vinaigrette evenly over the radishes. Allow the salad to sit for 10 to 15 minutes so the flavors can meld and the radishes slightly soften.
- Add toppings and serve: Sprinkle black and white sesame seeds, the reserved green scallion parts, and fresh mint leaves over the salad just before serving for extra texture, color, and freshness.
Notes
- Using a mandolin or potato peeler ensures thin, flexible radish slices that fold easily and absorb dressing well.
- Allowing the salad to rest for 10-15 minutes enhances the flavor integration and softens the radish slightly without losing crunch.
- Adjust ginger quantity to your preferred spice level to balance the salad’s flavor.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated covered for up to one day.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure tamari used is gluten-free.
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