: the pungent usually crisp root of a widely cultivated Eurasian plant (Raphanus sativus) of the mustard family usually eaten raw
also
: a plant that produces radishes
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Fresh ricotta from a Pennsylvania farm figures into one of the other non-pizza dishes offered on the menu: a small salad consisting of the cheese, thinly sliced radishes and slivers of apple, perked up with a blend of zesty vinaigrette, fresh mint and flaky sea salt.
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Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
Serve the slices over a romaine salad that's flavored with pickled radishes and a honey dressing.
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Corn and Blueberry Salad
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Showcase the season's best in this easy summer salad.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
It’s all topped with a fresh carrot salsa, cumin aioli and some crunchy radish and bright cilantro.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2024
The Santa Monica Mountains provided a striking backdrop to tables heaped with cabbages and carrots and vibrant purple radishes at the Topanga Farmers Market, a weekly event that just made its first appearance under new direction and since closing down in 2018.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024
Add the remaining cucumbers, radishes and orange supremes on top.
—Pati Jinich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2024
Any type of radish will work but, for a really vibrant salad, look for the many brilliant varieties of daikon radish available at many farmers’ markets now.
—David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
This dish serves the radishes and their greens with farro, balsamic vinegar and feta cheese.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2024
Add radishes, dill, and remaining dressing: Before serving, gently stir in radishes, remaining fresh dill, and remaining dressing.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2024
Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
Serve the slices over a romaine salad that's flavored with pickled radishes and a honey dressing.
19 of 23
Corn and Blueberry Salad
View Recipe
Showcase the season's best in this easy summer salad.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
It’s all topped with a fresh carrot salsa, cumin aioli and some crunchy radish and bright cilantro.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2024
The Santa Monica Mountains provided a striking backdrop to tables heaped with cabbages and carrots and vibrant purple radishes at the Topanga Farmers Market, a weekly event that just made its first appearance under new direction and since closing down in 2018.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024
Add the remaining cucumbers, radishes and orange supremes on top.
—Pati Jinich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2024
Any type of radish will work but, for a really vibrant salad, look for the many brilliant varieties of daikon radish available at many farmers’ markets now.
—David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
This dish serves the radishes and their greens with farro, balsamic vinegar and feta cheese.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2024
Add radishes, dill, and remaining dressing: Before serving, gently stir in radishes, remaining fresh dill, and remaining dressing.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2024
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“Radish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radish. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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radish
noun
rad·ish
ˈrad-ish 
ˈred-
: the crisp edible root of a plant related to the mustards that is usually eaten raw as a vegetable
also
: a plant that produces radishes
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