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Radish, Carrot & Cilantro Salad

April 15, 2026

Thin-sliced radishes and carrots with green onion and cilantro in a bright lemon–orange dressing—great with tacos or anything off the grill.

Radish, Carrot & Cilantro Salad

This version follows Christina Baldwin’s radish, carrot & cilantro salad as featured on Taste of Home (Test Kitchen–approved). For full community notes and nutrition as published there, see the original link above.

Radish, Carrot & Cilantro Salad

Adapted from Christina Baldwin’s reader recipe, as published by Taste of Home—make it ahead; an hour in the fridge lets the flavors meld.

Prep: 20MCook: 1H chill (inactive)Serves: 12 (about 2/3 cup each)

Ingredients

  • 1½ lb radishes, trimmed and sliced very thin
  • 1½ lb medium carrots, peeled and sliced thin
  • 6 green onions, chopped (white and green parts)
  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp grated lemon zest
  • 1 tsp grated orange zest
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp fresh orange juice
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Method

  1. Combine the radishes, carrots, green onions, and cilantro in a large bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the citrus zests and juices with the olive oil, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  3. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving so the salad chills and the flavors come together.