
There is something quietly brilliant about a dish that asks almost nothing of you and still manages to feel like a treat. These crisp, peppery radishes served alongside cold butter and flaky sea salt are the kind of snack you find at a French bistro and immediately want to recreate at home. The contrast of the cool, crunchy radish against the rich, creamy butter is genuinely addictive, and the flaky salt pulls it all together in the best possible way. A scatter of fresh parsley adds a little color and a grassy note if you want it, but even without it, this is effortlessly elegant. Because the ingredient list is so short and straightforward, there is zero guesswork about what is actually in your food — no mixed nut blends, no shared-facility snack bags, just clean, whole ingredients you can see and trust. It works beautifully as an appetizer, a light snack, or a simple addition to a cheese board, and it comes together in minutes with no cooking required.
Fig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →4 servings




Trim the root tips and leafy tops from the radishes, leaving a short stub of stem on each for easy handling. Scrub under cold running water until clean, then pat dry with a kitchen towel.
Slice the cold butter into thin rounds or small pats and arrange on a small serving plate or in a shallow bowl. Sprinkle the butter with the flaky sea salt.
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!
