Shredded Daikon Salad

Name: Shredded Daikon Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 large daikon; ¾ tsp kosher salt; 1 whole red finger chile; 2 cloves garlic; 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil; 2 Tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar; 1 Tbsp granulated sugar; ½ tsp chili crisp; 1 Tbsp sesame seeds

A refreshing Asian-inspired salad featuring crisp daikon radish matchsticks tossed in a flavorful sesame-chile dressing. This bright and crunchy dish combines spicy, tangy, and sweet flavors.

4 servings

1 hr 35 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 large daikon
•¾ tsp kosher salt
•1 whole red finger chile
•2 cloves garlic
•2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
•2 Tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
•1 Tbsp granulated sugar
•½ tsp chili crisp
•1 Tbsp sesame seeds

Cooking Instructions

1.
Toss daikon and 1/2 tsp. salt in a medium bowl; let sit 30 minutes. Transfer to a dish towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
30 min
2.
Meanwhile, whisk chile, garlic, oil, vinegar, sugar, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt in a large bowl and let sit 30 minutes.
30 min
3.
Add daikon to bowl and massage dressing into daikon. Let sit at least 30 minutes and up to 6 hours (cover and chill if holding longer than 1 hour).
30 min
4.
To serve, stir in desired amount of chili crisp if using and top with sesame seeds.
5 min