Soy Free Radishes with Butter and Sea Salt
This is one of those recipes that proves the simplest things are often the most satisfying. Crisp, peppery radishes paired with cold, salted butter is a classic French bistro snack that feels effortlessly elegant with almost zero effort involved. The sharp bite of the radish mellows beautifully against the rich, creamy butter, and that flaky sea salt ties everything together in the best possible way. Because the ingredient list is so short and clean — just fresh produce, real butter, and salt — there's nothing to second-guess from a soy-free standpoint; no hidden additives, no processed spreads, no label anxiety. A handful of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and a little herby brightness if you want to dress it up for company. It works as an appetizer, a snack board addition, or an unexpected starter that always gets people talking. Keep the butter cold right up until serving so it holds its shape and stays perfectly sliceable against the radishes.
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4 servings
- 2 bunches radishes (about 20 radishes), trimmed and scrubbed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cold
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt, plus more for the table
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
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.
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