Watermelon Radishes

A little sweeter than the ordinary radish, the watermelon radish has a mild taste and is great for pickling and for salads. The color is incredible - a vibrant magenta surrounded by green, similar to a watermelon.

Watermelon Radishes have a crisp texture and can be eaten like an apple or carrot. In the first season of Tournament of Champions, we saw Michael Voltaggio make pickled 'noodles' out of a watermelon radish with a spiralizer. 

Watermelon radishes ferment pretty quickly and the smell is pungent after a few days, so it works well to quick-pickle and serve immediately.

If necessary, store watermelon radish in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. When shopping, choose radishes that are full of color with firm well formed roots and green tops.