Kzakh shalgam or radish salad was served as a side dish with the Beshbarmak. This simple to make salad is light and refreshing and would be wonderful as a side dish for any occasion. Made with the Daikon radish, the long white kind has a wonderful kick to it. Sweet red bell peppers, onions, carrots and garlic are added for both delicious texture and flavor. I grated the radish and carrots for a fun presentation that looks like noodles. The dressing is sweet and hot with a kick of cayenne. Enjoy!
Kazakh Shalgam (Radish Salad)
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 daikon radish grated into thin strips
- 1 carrot grated into thin strips
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and sliced thinly
- 1 white onion cut thinly
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- For the dressing
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or more if you like it hot
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix all the salad ingredients together.
- In a small bowl put in all the dressing ingredients and whisk together
- Pour dressing over salad and toss
- Serve cold or room temperature
