Smashed Pickled Radishes

These Smashed Pickled Radishes are crisp, tangy, and totally delicious. A quick and easy snack — no cooking needed, just smash and chill!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Marinating 30

Servings servings

Calories 80kcal

Author Julia Maz

Ingredients

10 oz radishes
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp brown sugar
½ tsp salt or to taste
⅛ tsp black pepper or to taste
1 clove garlic thinly sliced or crushed
2 tbsp chopped dill or ½ tsp dried dill

Instructions

Wash and trim the radishes. Gently smash each one using a kitchen mallet or the bottom of a glass, just until cracked but still whole.
10 oz radishes
Place the smashed radishes into a clean glass jar. Add the olive oil, vinegar, brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic, and dill.
2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp brown sugar, ½ tsp salt, ⅛ tsp black pepper, 1 clove garlic, 2 tbsp chopped dill
Seal the jar tightly and shake well to coat the radishes evenly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Shake again just before serving.

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Notes

🔀Recipe Variations

🌶️ Spicy kick – Add chili flakes or a few slices of fresh jalapeño to the jar.
🍋 Citrus twist – Swap the vinegar for lemon or lime juice.
🧅 Extra aromatics – Add sliced red onion or shallots for more depth.
🌿 Herb swap – Use parsley or cilantro instead of dill for a different flavor.
🍯 Touch of sweetness – Try maple syrup instead of brown sugar.

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