Not only do radishes add a delightful crunch to salads, they also help crunch extra calories and fat. These healthy radish salads have less than 550 calories, 6 grams of saturated fat and 800mg of sodium each. Grab your fork and dig in!
11 Healthy Radish Salad Recipes
Updated on Aug. 21, 2024
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Radish Asparagus Salad
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Lemon zest and mustard in the dressing add the perfect punch to crisp asparagus and crunchy radishes in this fresh spring salad. My family loves it! —Nancy Latulippe, Simcoe, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 73 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
2/11
Shaved Fennel Salad
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This salad tastes even more impressive than it looks. It has an incredible crunch thanks to the cucumbers, radishes and apples. And the finish of fennel fronds adds just the faintest hint of licorice flavor. —William Milton III, Clemson, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 55 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 138mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
3/11
Spring Pea & Radish Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Winters can be very long here in New Hampshire. I always look forward to the first veggies of spring and making some lighter dishes like this fresh salad with crunchy peas and radishes. —Jolene Martinelli, Derry, New Hampshire
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 50 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 86mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.
4/11
Three-Green Salad
Total Time
15 min
Servings
12 servings (about 3/4 cup dressing)
From the Recipe Creator:
For a crisp, refreshing side dish, this tasty vegetable salad can’t be beat. It’s the perfect salad to go with lasagna. —Gina Squires, Salem, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup salad with 1 tablespoon dressing: 136 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 51mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable.
5/11
Green Beans and Radish Salad with Tarragon Pesto
Total Time
25 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Whichever way my garden grows, I usually build my salad with green beans, radishes and a pesto made with tarragon. That adds a hint of licorice. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 115 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 89mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable.
6/11
Faux Potato Salad
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cauliflower in potato salad? You bet, along with carrots, radishes and other yummy surprises. —Mike Schulz, Tawas City, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 61 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 375mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.
7/11
Balsamic Steak Salad
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband loves blue cheese and I like a hearty salad that eats like a meal, so I put the two things together to make this steak salad recipe. The sweet-tartness of dried cranberries pairs deliciously with the cheese, creamy avocado and balsamic vinegar. It’s irresistible! —Marla Clark, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 321 calories, 22g fat (5g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 221mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat.
8/11
Fiesta Coleslaw
Total Time
20 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Coleslaw with a touch of heat (thanks to radishes) makes a zesty side for barbecued chicken or pork. I also pile it on fish tacos and po’boys. —Fay Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 114 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable.
9/11
Beet Salad with Lemon Dressing
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I was looking for a recipe for pickled beets and saw one with lemon instead of vinegar. I immediately thought of making a tabbouleh-inspired salad with beets and radishes instead of tomatoes. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 116 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 173mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.
10/11
Sesame Beef & Asparagus Salad
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies—especially when it comes to experimenting with fresh ingredients like these. This meaty salad is wonderful at the start of asparagus and radish season. —Tamara Steeb, Issaquah, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 160 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 350mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
11/11
Green Salad with Dill Dressing
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
With a big holiday meal, a light colorful salad is the perfect side dish, especially with this flavorful dressing. I like to make this pretty, tasty salad for the holidays or anytime. —Lucy Meyring, Walden, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 139 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.
