Daikon salad with carrots and poppy seeds

4 servings

15 minutes

Daikon and carrot salad is a refined harmony of freshness and crunchy texture. Daikon, a Japanese radish, adds a slight spiciness that is softened by the sweetness of the carrot. Aromatic poppy seeds, lightly toasted, reveal deep nutty notes, while cilantro adds brightness and freshness. The dressing made from soy sauce, honey, and lime highlights the interplay of flavors, uniting them into a whole. This salad, though rooted in European cuisine, carries Eastern motifs inspired by Japanese gastronomy. It pairs perfectly with meat dishes or serves as a light dinner on its own, offering a sense of lightness and freshness with every bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 169
• Proteins: 5.6g
• Fats: 9.9g
• Carbohydrates: 14.7g

Ingredients

• Daikon: 2 pc
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Chopped cilantro (coriander): 2 tbsp
• Poppy: 2 tbsp
• Soy sauce: 50 ml
• Honey: 1 tsp
• Vegetable oil: 30 ml
• Lime juice: 0.5 pc

Cooking steps

1. Toast the poppy seeds in a dry pan. The seeds should start to crackle. Remove from heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Poppy: 2 tablespoons

2. Mix all the dressing ingredients until smooth in a deep salad bowl. Add carrot and daikon.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soy sauce: 50 ml
   • Honey: 1 teaspoon
   • Vegetable oil: 30 ml
   • Lime juice: 0.5 piece
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Daikon: 2 pieces

3. Add cilantro and poppy seeds and mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chopped cilantro (coriander): 2 tablespoons
   • Poppy: 2 tablespoons

4. Serve the salad made of daikon and carrots immediately.