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Daikon Salad with Green Apple and Pepitas

Crisp Daikon Salad with Green Apple and Pepitas Delight

This invigorating Daikon Salad with Green Apple and Pepitas is a quick, healthy choice perfect for busy days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 medium Daikon radish Use Japanese daikon for best texture.
  • 1 medium Granny Smith apple Substitute with Fuji apples for sweetness.
  • ¼ cup Fresh parsley Can use cilantro if preferred.
  • ¼ cup Unsalted pepitas Sunflower seeds are a nut-free alternative.
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Avocado oil Can swap for olive oil for richer taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar Use apple cider vinegar for bolder flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Clementine juice Orange juice works as a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice Feel free to omit for milder taste.
Optional Add-ins
  • Shredded carrots or bell peppers Adds a splash of color.
  • Sliced jalapeños or chili flakes Great for a spicy kick!
  • Cooked quinoa or chickpeas For added protein and texture.

Equipment

  • Spiralizer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine avocado oil, rice vinegar, clementine juice, and lime juice. Finely chop the parsley and whisk together until well-blended.
  2. Using a spiralizer, spiralize the daikon radish and Granny Smith apple into thin strips.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the spiralized daikon and apple. Drizzle the dressing over and toss gently.
  4. Sprinkle the pepitas onto the salad mixture and give it a light toss.
  5. Allow the salad to sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  6. Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Dressing only what you plan to eat helps maintain crispiness.

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