Daikon Cucumber Apple Salad with Togarashi Dressing

This daikon cucumber apple salad is tossed in a bold togarashi dressing with sesame and fish sauce. A crunchy, no-cook Asian style salad ready in 15 minutes.

Course Salad

Cuisine Asian

Diet Low Fat, Low Lactose

Dietary Egg Free, Nut Free, Pescatarian

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings people

Calories 88kcal

Author Amy Chung

Ingredients

1 daikon medium
1 cucumber
1 red apple
1 stalk scallion (spring onion)
1 tbsp sesame seeds roasted
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp shichimi togarashi
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 tsp fish sauce
1 tbsp sugar
salt to taste
pepper to taste

Instructions

Peel daikon and cucumber.
Roughly cut daikon, cucumber and apple in small chunks around the same size of 1.5–2cm.
Chop scallion (spring onion).
Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly.
Serve.

Notes

Vegan version: Replace fish sauce with soy sauce or tamari. The dressing will be slightly less complex but still very good. This makes the salad fully vegan and pairs well with our other Vegan Salad Recipes.
Gluten free: This recipe is naturally gluten free as written. Check your togarashi label if you are highly sensitive — some blends are processed in facilities that handle gluten.
No togarashi? Substitute with a pinch of chilli flakes, gochugaru, cayenne pepper or even Aleppo pepper. Won’t be quite the same, but these peppers will give it the heat it needs.
Adjust the heat: Togarashi varies in spice level by brand. Start with half a tablespoon if you are heat-sensitive and taste before adding more.
Apple substitutes: Asian pear (nashi) is a beautiful swap — similar sweetness and crunch with a more delicate flavour. Green apple works if you prefer more tartness.
Add protein: Pan-fried tofu, poached chicken, or cooked prawns turn this into a more substantial meal. It works particularly well as a base for grilled fish — check our Sides for Fish for pairing ideas.
Make it nuttier: Easy enough to do with a variety of nuts to select from, such as peanuts, almonds, hazelnuts, or even macadamias.

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