Pickled Carrots and Daikon Radish Salad
Bright, tangy, crisp, and just the right amount of sweet — these quick pickled carrots and daikon are a flavor-packed addition to your favorite Vietnamese dishes, or really any dish in need of a crunchy, refreshing bite. In just about an hour, you’ll have a vibrant, zippy pickle that’s the perfect complement to grilled meats, rice bowls, bánh mì sandwiches, and more.
Prep10 minutes mins
Cook0 minutes mins
Inactive Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Total1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
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Cuisine: Vietnamese
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: chef-tested recipe, pickled veggies for banh mi, restaurant-worthy recipe, vietnamese pickled vegetables
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 63kcal
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and julienned
- 1 daikon radish, peeled and julienned
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Remove excess water. Place julienned carrots and daikon in a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1 tsp kosher salt, toss, then allow to sit for 10 minutes. Squeeze out any excess water from the vegetables, discard the water, then return the veggies to the bowl.
Toss the veggies with the pickling liquid. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup rice wine vinegar, 2 Tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp sesame oil until the sugar dissolves. Pour this on top of the carrots and daikon, toss well, then set aside for 1 hour. Add to sandwiches or any of your favorite Vietnamese recipes.
- Nutrition facts assume 4 servings, though you can likely get 6 servings depending on how you're enjoying.
- Make-ahead: You can prep them up to 5 days ahead and keep them in the fridge until ready to use.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. They’ll retain their crunch and flavor beautifully. I don't recommend freezing.
Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 621mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 5095IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 0.4mg