This tasty Giada Asian Radish Slaw is one of my favorites when I want something quick, easy, and totally delicious. I love how the flavors pop—especially with the fresh black radish, red radishes, and red seedless grapes. To make it extra special, I like to garnish with chopped fresh chives and fresh basil leaves. It’s simple, fun, and always makes me feel like I’m treating myself.

Recipe Ingredients

Dressing

• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons brown rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Slaw

• 1 cup finely sliced napa cabbage
• 1 black radish, julienned
• 4 red radishes, julienned
• 1 cup quartered red seedless grapes
• 1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely diced

Garnish

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 tablespoon basil chiffonade (fresh basil leaves cut into fine strips)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

How To Make Giada Asian Radish Slaw

Make the Dressing

1. Mix the Magic: In a blender or food processor, puree the ginger, vinegar, sesame oil, and vegetable oil with a pinch of salt until smooth. Taste and adjust – if needed!

Create the Slaw

1. Chop and Toss: In an oversized bowl, combine the sliced cabbage, julienned black and red radishes, and quartered grapes. Drizzle the dressing and toss, ensuring the greens are evenly coated.

Add a Garnish

1. Sprinkle and Combine: Mix in chopped cilantro, basil, and chives – the colorful trifecta. You’ve earned your right to serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for a delayed entrance!

Recipe Tips

• Playing with Asian Flavors: Add toasted sesame seeds for a nutty flavor, or toss in some chopped fresh cilantro to give Giada’s Asian Radish Slaw a fresh twist and aromatic boost from popular Asian ingredients.
• Customizing Spices: For an extra kick, sprinkle in some red pepper flakes to balance the radish’s natural sweetness, and adjust the amount to your desired level of spiciness to suit every palate.
• Radish Variety: Experiment with other Asian radish varieties like daikon or watermelon radish, which have unique flavors and textures, offering an instant personalized spin on Giada’s Asian Radish Slaw recipe.
• Perfect Pairing: Pair the Asian Radish Slaw with grilled meats or as a crunchy topping for Asian-inspired tacos or noodle bowls, highlighting its versatility and usage in diverse recipes and meals.
• Global Salad Inspiration: Take Giada’s Asian Radish Slaw as a starting point and combine it with other global flavors, like Korean Gochujang or Japanese Yuzu, to craft an entirely new slaw that showcases Asian culinary diversity and influences.

Recipe FAQs and Variations

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