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Quick Pickled Lime Radishes

Pickling & Preserving

7 Jul

Quick Pickled Lime Radishes add a delicious flavor burst to salads, tacos, burgers and BBQ. Unexpected and super easy to make!

Quick refrigerator pickles are a regular thing in our house. These are quick to make and don’t require any special equipment. Just make the brine, pour over the vegetables and allow to cool.

It may seem like an unusual pickling combination but these Quick Pickled Lime Radishes add the perfect crispy zing to Mexican dishes, sandwiches or salads!

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Ingredients for Quick Pickled Lime Radishes displayed on a board.

What You’ll Need to Make Quick Pickled Lime Radishes

  • Fresh Radishes – 1 bunch radishes, cleaned with stems removed, sliced 1/8″ thick.

  • Shallot – peeled and sliced thinly. Instead of shallot, you could use purple, or white onion, cut in half and sliced thinly.

  • Cilantro – fresh cilantro, chopped. Can substitute parsley if desired.

  • Fresh Limes – 1/2 cup lime juice from about 4 medium limes. Bottled lime juice may be substituted.

  • Whole Coriander – whole coriander is the best choice for these pickles but you can substitute caraway seeds or cumin seeds instead.

  • Sugar & Salt – white, granulated sugar and regular, iodized table salt or fine sea salt.


Finished Quick Pickled Lime Radishes in a jar with a spoon.

How to Make Quick Pickled Lime Radishes

Quick Pickled Lime Radishes are so easy to make! They are a deliciously unexpected addition to Mexican dishes, sandwiches, salads as well as so many other things. Adds the perfect zing!

Sliced radishes and onions with chopped cilantro on a cutting board.

Wash and slice radishes. Peel and slice shallot. Wash and chop cilantro.

Layered radishes, shallots and cilantro in a pint jar.

In a clean pint jar, alternate layers of radishes, shallot and cilantro.

Creating the brine for Quick Pickled Lime Radishes in a saucepan.

In a small saucepan, over high heat, combine the lime juice, water, sugar, salt and coriander. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring often.

Pouring the brine over the vegetables in a pint jar.
Vegetables and brine in a pint jar.

Remove from the heat and pour the hot liquid over the vegetables in the pint jar.

Vegetables and brine in a pint jar with a lid.

Cover with a lid and allow the jar to cool completely.

Serve immediately and store in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Finished Quick Pickled Lime Radishes ready to eat.

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Pineapple Cowboy Candy – sweet, savory and spicy, as a snack, a condiment, or an appetizer, these are delicious and addicting!

Pickled Asparagus – Easy and delicious, Pickled asparagus makes a great addition to a cheese plate, a Bloody Mary, or even just a pickle on the side!

Easy Italian Pickled Mushrooms – Infused with vinegar and then tossed with garlic, spices and a drizzle of oil.

Super Simple Refrigerator Pickles – Great for snacking and ready to eat in no time at all!

Quick Pickled Red Onions – A delicious addition to sandwiches, charcuterie boards, and brisket, these are big on flavor and so easy to make!

Quick Pickled Lime Radishes

Quick Pickled Lime Radishes add a delicious flavor burst to salads, tacos, burgers and BBQ. Unexpected and super easy to make!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 1 pint

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sliced radishes 1 bunch, 1/8" thick
  • 2 tbsp shallot peeled and sliced thinly
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup lime juice about 4 medium limes
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp whole coriander
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Instructions

  • Wash and slice radishes. Peel and slice shallot. Wash and chop cilantro.
  • In a clean pint jar, alternate layers of radishes, shallot and cilantro.
  • In a small saucepan, over high heat, combine the lime juice, water, sugar, salt and coriander. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring often.
  • Remove from the heat and pour the hot liquid over the vegetables in the pint jar.
  • Cover with a lid and allow the jar to cool completely.
  • Serve immediately and store in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
* The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.
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  • Michelle Mundy

    As a busy working mom with kids on the go, I know how important it is to be able to make simple and delicious meals using everyday ingredients. The recipes shared here are family friendly with easy to understand step by step instructions. Tried and true, from our family to yours. Welcome to The Recipe Bandit! Click here to read more about me.

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