Last updated on August 11th, 2019
Got radishes in your garden? Then do what I’ve learned to do, and turn the humble pink or red roots into a Classic French Radish Sandwich. Radishes require nothing more than sweet butter, coarse salt, and a crusty baguette to make them sing. Check out my video recipe for this crunchy-licious picnic fare:
Oh. No garden for you? You can find radishes at any respectable supermarket. Even my local, poorly-stocked market sells the roots.
Now on to our show! Click the “play” arrow to watch.
As mentioned, I have ‘French Breakfast’ and common round ‘Cherry Belle’ radishes in my little herb garden. Both types are extremely easy to grow. Both types are fast, too — just 28 days from seed to harvest!
A romantic tip: Find someone who looks at you the way Avery looks at my Classic French Radish Sandwich.
Need another great radish recipe? Check out my Roasted Radishes with Honey, Lemon and Thyme.
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Here’s the printable recipe (which, in truth, you probably don’t even need):
Classic French Radish Sandwich
Equipment
- A mandoline, for thinly slicing the radishes
Ingredients
- A crusty baguette
- Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 bunch radishes (about 12 roots)
- Coarse salt (i.e., kosher, sea, or Malden)
Instructions
- Cut the baguette crosswise into 4 quarters. Slice each quarter lengthwise to "butterfly" the bread. Spread the bread generously with the softened butter. Then clean and trim the radishes, and slice them thinly (about 1/16th-inch-thick) on the mandoline.
- For each sandwich, arrange a large handful of the radish slices on one half of the bread. Sprinkle the radishes with a generous pinch of salt, and then close the sandwich and press the bread gently to seal. Serve and enjoy!
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Janis says
Thanks, Kevin! Radish sandwiches recall the lazy days of summer, digging away in my Michigan garden. Wonderful memories. These crimson roots are so versatile. They can turn a crudités or casual afternoon snack into a delectable high tea favorite. ❤️
Diane Hoik says
This sandwich is divine, especially when placed under the broiler for a few minutes! Give it a try.
Lise says
Absolutely delicious Kevin, and I had never thought of a radish baguette! Thanks for the video!
Kevin Lee Jacobs says
Hi Janis – The humble radish is versatile indeed!
Hi Diane – Great idea. Will try.
Hi Lise – Thanks for watching the video!
Gene says
The “humble” radish has humbled me for years. I love your cucumber sandwiches. Anxious to try radish sandwiches – using your recipe – of course. Radishes grow so fast – so they say a simple easy vegetable to grow!!, but I just can’t grow sweet radishes, mine grow so slow and get hot before the big enough to eat. But I shall master it and/or buy some for my sandwich. Thanks Keven.
Debbie says
If you are a lover of radish sandwiches and haven’t tried making them with homemade vanilla butter, please do! Absolutely awesome! Here’s the recipe I’ve followed: https://food52.com/recipes/77394-alex-raij-s-radishes-with-vanilla-butter-salt-2-ways
Kevin Lee Jacobs says
Hi Gene – Store-bought radishes are as good as home-grown. They’re easier to work with, too, as they are already cleaned and trimmed!
Hi Debbie – Oo, vanilla butter. YUM.
Donna says
My husband and I have been eating radish sandwiches for years on bread and with a green onion. Can’t wait every year till we have it.
Kevin Lee Jacobs says
Hi Donna – Glad it’s not just me who likes this sandwich!
LJ says
So I wanna know, ha ha… did Avery get any radish sandwich? Does she like radishes?
I have an abundance right now and never realized that they had this capability, so snap-bang, I’m going to have a try at it today. Thanks, Kevin!
Kevin Lee Jacobs says
Hi LJ – Enjoy your radish sandwich! (Avery lost interest when she realized the main ingredient wasn’t…turkey.)