Fresh Radish Salsa Recipe

Fresh, crunchy, and full of flavor, fresh radish salsa is a spring delicacy that is not to be missed! Enjoy it with tortilla chips or add it to your favorite tacos, nachos, and more for a unique twist.

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A bowl of radish salsa surrounded by radishes, jalapeno slices, and cilantro.

I’m a huge fan of taco night. I make some sort of tacos every single week, no matter the season!

I like to incorporate different seasonal ingredients into my tacos, and in the spring, that means radishes.

Of course, I love a good tomato salsa, but fresh tomatoes aren’t in season in the spring. Rather than cracking open a jar of canned salsa, I like to use what I have and make this tasty spring salsa!

It is crunchy, flavorful, and so good on tacos, nachos, and more!

Why You’ll Love Radish Salsa

Seasonal produce: This radish salsa is full of seasonal, fresh ingredients! It’s a flavorful and fun way to get some veggies on your plate and enjoy the fruits of the season.

Easy to make: Prepping taco condiments can quickly become a huge ordeal. This radish salsa keeps it simple and takes just a few minutes of chopping to make.

Versatile: You’ll love putting this salsa on everything. It tastes good with such a wide variety of meals and makes a delightful snack with some tortilla chips!

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Ingredients

Radishes: I love growing my own radishes because they are fast (around 30 days from seed to harvest!) and easy to grow. You can also get them at the grocery store or the farmer’s market.
Fresh cilantro: One of my favorite spring herbs, cilantro is essential to any good salsa garden.
Chives: Fresh chives add a nice flavor, and you can incorporate another delicious spring herb!
Onions: I use white onions and really like the flavor, but if you prefer sweeter onions, red onion will be delicious, too.
Jalapeño: You can remove the seeds and webbing to keep the salsa mild or leave them in for a little kick.
Lime juice: I strongly recommend fresh lime juice, not bottled. Lemon juice will also work.
Garlic: If fresh garlic is too much for you, feel free to use garlic powder or omit it entirely.
Salt

How to Make Radish Salsa

Radish salsa ingredients in a bowl in small piles.

Step 1. After finely chopping all of the ingredients, combine them in a medium bowl.

Radish salsa stirred with a spoon sticking out of it.

Step 2. Stir well, then allow the salsa to marinate in the fridge for an hour before serving.

Helpful Tips

Feel free to get creative and alter this recipe. It tastes great with different onion varieties, adding English cucumbers, and even trying out different herbs.
To make this process even faster, you can chop your veggies using a food processor or food chopper. Just be sure to pulse the food processor and check often to make sure you aren’t turning your fresh salsa into a paste.
This salsa will get more flavorful the longer it sits, so feel free to make it a day in advance! It lasts up to 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Uses for Radish Salsa

Scoop it with tortilla chips for a side dish or snack. It also makes a great topper for homemade guacamole!
Add radish salsa to your favorite street tacos. This is my favorite way to use it because it adds so much flavor to tacos!
Add to your other favorite Mexican-inspired recipes: burrito bowls, nachos, quesadillas, and more.
Add a scoop of radish salsa with a sprinkle of queso fresco to homemade black beans. It makes the tastiest side dish.
Put on scrambled eggs or breakfast tacos for a fresh and crunchy addition.

Holding a tortilla chip with a scoop of radish salsa on it.

Recipe FAQs

Do radishes freeze well?

No, unfortunately, radishes do not freeze well. They get quite mushy after defrosting. If you are looking for ways to preserve radishes, try my pickled radish recipe!

Is this radish salsa spicy?

It might be a little spicy, depending on how much heat your jalapeño has. If you want to avoid all spice, just use bell pepper instead of the jalapeño.

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🧅🌿Enjoy the seasonal delights of spring with this easy salsa! If you try this fresh radish salsa and love it, I’d love it if you come back and leave a review. Thanks for visiting!