Tart apples, crunchy radishes, and a sweet and spicy vinaigrette all come together to create a healthy and refreshing slaw recipe perfect for BBQ season.
I don’t want to jinx myself but I think it is safe to say that grilling season has finally arrived! After a ridiculously long winter, I am thrilled to be reunited with warm breezes and the sweet smell of dinner cooking on the grill. Radish season has not quite begun here so I was pretty excited when my friends at Dandy Produce asked me to create a recipe with their crunchy and delicious Radish MiniSticks.
Does your family enjoy radishes? Not only do they add great texture and crunch to many dishes but they are loaded in heath benefits.
Why are radishes good for you?
- Detoxification: Radishes help naturally detox the body removing fat from the liver and detoxifying the bloodstream.
- Regulate Blood Pressure: Potassium from radishes helps naturally regulate blood pressure.
- Low Calorie: 7 radishes only contain 15 calories but their high water content helps you feel full (similar to watermelon minus the natural sugars.) Great for munching with hummus or other dips.
- Boost Heart Health: Antioxidants found in radishes lower the risk of heart disease and heart attack by reducing cholesterol.
How to reduce jalapeno heat:
For a mild vinaigrette, remove the seeds from the jalapeño before mincing because that is where the heat lies.
Whether we are firing up turkey burgers, marinated pork chops or chicken souvlaki, I love creating simple and easy dishes to go alongside. Apple Radish Slaw with Honey Lime Jalapeño Vinaigrette delivers a delicate balance of salty-sweet with just the right amount of heat. It is a simple, no-cook side dish that goes perfectly with anything from fish tacos to marinated flank steak to simple grilled chicken breasts.
Your fork is waiting.
Apple Radish Slaw with Honey Lime Jalapeño Vinaigrette
Ingredients
Apple Radish Slaw
- 1 in granny smith apple sliced matchsticks
- 1 cup carrot matchsticks
- 1/2 cup Dandy radish ministicks or 14 radishes cut in matchsticks
- 1/2 cup scallions diced
Honey Lime Jalapeño Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 juice of lime
- 2 tablespoons jalapeño minced
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint minced
Instructions
- In the bottom of a large bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette.
- Add slaw ingredients to the bowl (apples, carrots, radishes and scallions). Toss well and check for seasoning before serving. Adjust accordingly and serve.
Chef's Notes
Nutrition
Stephanie
I love this recipe, I have made it many time. I am not one to follow recipes but this one is a keeper. The only change is I double the apples. I always make this to top BBQ pulled pulled pork instead of the traditional coleslaw. It is a healthy alternative for a BBQ as most BBQ recipes are not diet friendly. Thank you so much for posting this recipe years ago, as it is a crowd favorite.
Liz DellaCroce
Oh I’m so glad you enjoy this recipe!!! Good reminder to make it again!
Evan
I didn’t know that radishes came in plastic bags!
Liz DellaCroce
Yes! :)
Chef Niffer
This looks like a great recipe! What is the yield on this recipe? I need to convert it to feed 225 people. I’m guessing 4 but not sure.
Liz DellaCroce
Yep it’s four!! Great questions!
Nancy Corazzi
I made this as an accompaniment for my mahi mahi tacos last week. Absolutely delicious. I belong to a CSA-type group that supplied about 20 huge crimson radishes, red onion, carrots, apples, jalapenos, cilantro and other things that I needed to use. I substituted red onion for the scallions, a sweet red apple for the granny smith, and cilantro for the mint. Most of my family loved it, and we used it not only for the fish tacos, but steak tacos the following night and chicken tacos two nights later. All gone now and I’m looking forward to making another batch.
Liz DellaCroce
Oh I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!!!
Amanda
Yummy! So glad to see another use for radishes. I never know what to do with them other than throw them on a salad. We are going to make this to go on our paelo inspired salmon tacos. :)
addie | culicurious
what a stunning recipe! :) so very pretty!
Liz DellaCroce
You’re too sweet – thank you!!
Crystal @ Simply Playful Fare
Oh I bet this is delicious. What a beautiful salad! It looks really fast and simple. I have to try that vinaigrette–it looks amazing!
Nutmeg Nanny
Yum! This slaw is so vibrant, I love it :)
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious
Love this! So colorful and so summery! And that vinaigrette – GENIUS!
Liz DellaCroce
You are so sweet – thank you!!!
ashley - baker by nature
Gorgeous slaw, Liz!!!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you my friend!
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking
I love radishes. They are definitely a salad staple around here. Who knew about all those awesome health benefits! PS you totally jinxed it! The start of the week in Chicago, it was 80. Now it is 50 AND rainy!
Liz DellaCroce
Oh no! Sending you more warm weather your way!!
barb
I couldn’t agree more a great way to utilize the peppery radish. And I do like your use of honey in many of your recipes. Btw your lemon tonic sure does the trick for clearing mucous.
Gwen @SimplyHealthyFamily
Love the crunch and heat factor in this salad! Grilling season is coming to an end here in the hot Phoenix desert. It has been in the triple stinking digits all week already!
Mr. & Mrs. P
What a great healthy and light slaw!!! Not a fan of the mayo-y and heavy types… Don’t even know if mayo-y is a word but who cares.. lol
Love the addition of the apples.. sure they add a sweet and tangy surprise….
Liz DellaCroce
I totally think mayoy should be a word…and I couldn’t agree more! :)
Alyssa (Everyday Maven)
This is so refreshing and would be perfect alongside a grilled turkey burger! Thanks again for the great advice Liz – you are the best :) xoxo
Liz DellaCroce
SO much fun chatting with you earlier! Good luck on your segment!!
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite
This slaw looks great with the radishes and it would be great with a turkey burger.
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough
My fork is READY. :) Yum!
Liz DellaCroce
Hahah come and get it!! xo
claire @ the realistic nutritionist
Oh yes!!!
Aggie
I’ve been eating radishes like crazy lately. Love knowing how good they are for you!!
You are the slaw queen!! This looks so fresh, crunchy & delicious!
Liz DellaCroce
Me too!! My husband loves them too which is a win. :) xo
Jacqueline
That is so colourful, I just want to dive in. I must make more use of radishes. They never appear in my kitchen.
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you so much!! We love radishes – good crunch with a hint of heat. :)