Classic French Radish Salad with Crème Fraîche Dressing
This is a simple, refreshing radish salad recipe featuring thinly sliced radishes, fresh chives, and a light, tangy crème fraîche dressing. It makes a perfect side dish or light appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch radishes (about 10 ounces), thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crème fraîche (or sour cream for a substitute)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, softened (optional, for richness)
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the radishes. Place the slices in a medium bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the crème fraîche, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth. If using butter, whisk it in until fully incorporated.
- Pour the dressing over the sliced radishes.
- Add the chopped fresh chives to the bowl.
- Gently toss all ingredients together until the radishes are lightly coated with the dressing.
- Serve immediately as a light summer radish salad or a simple radish appetizer salad.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing.
- If you prefer a vinaigrette for radish salad, substitute the crème fraîche with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar.
- This salad pairs well with grilled fish or roasted chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30