Dehydrated Daikon Radish

Organic Daikon Radishes (a superfood, powerhouse of goodness) are sold in bundles of either 2-3 in our grocery stores, and each one can be up to 15 inches long. 

I only need about a 1/2 cup of the radish, when I make kimchi for ourselves.

It got me thinking.

I could freeze the rest for meals, or I could dehydrate the extra.

I used my handheld spiralizer and spiralized the extra daikon radishes.  I then placed those into they dehydrator (you get a lot, but it will dry up to almost nothing).

I will store the dehydrated daikon radishes until the next time I want to make kimchi, and simply break up the dehydrated radishes, and re-hydrate them.  

Easy, makes the most of our purchase with buying daikon radishes, and we don't have to eat it for days fresh.  However, I did find a recipe that uses daikon radish, that I do want to eventually try.   By the way, diced daikon radish goes well in soups and stews (and can be swapped for potatoes in soups).

I also want to upgrade my spiralizer to something that works a bit more efficient than my itty bitty hand twist one.

Yes, I wanted to plant these radishes in the garden the last few years, but we did not have the space, and you can see they grow very deep roots.

Dehydrated Daikon Radish  ©  May 2025 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart

Summer Bean Salads

We tried a new white bean salad, using fresh herb garden parsley and rosemary from my herb garden.  The recipe is a winner for several reasons.  One, it is a small salad, so it's perfect for two people, and perfect for summer fresh herbs.  Two, for the small amount of ingredients, it packs a good flavor.  A few reviews stated to add some diced celery.  I may do that next time.  A keeper recipe.

Recipe is White Bean Salad (online). You can read the recipe, but to print it, the site requires you to sign up to "unlock" the print option. It's easy enough to simply write it on a recipe card.

Second bean salad to try using different beans. . .

Bean Salad

I got this recipe from my Dad years ago (he was into super foods and bought many recipe books pertaining to that focus).  I found it while cleaning out old recipe books and such in my kitchen.  I forgot all about it.  I doubt my Dad ever made this salad, but anyway.....

The salad requires a fresh tomato.  The other option is a can of tomatoes, drained. I found some TN tomatoes at our local produce stand.

We love this salad!  I do like the addition of celery, so I may be adding it to the other bean salad recipe too.  I'm wondering if adding some feta too would add more flavor?  

Here is the recipe on how I prepared this bean salad:

Here is the recipe:

1 can organic black beans, rinsed/drained

1 can organic navy beans, rinsed/drained

1 small red onion, finely diced

1 fresh tomato diced (or if you don't have one, one can of organic diced tomatoes, drained)

2 organic celery stalks, diced

2 Tablespoons, organic red wine vinegar

3 Tablespoons organic extra virgin olive oil

salt/pepper

Mix, and chill for about 2 hours before serving.

I think this would be great with some added diced green onions, chives, parsley or even cilantro from the herb garden.

It's delicious as a light lunch or a side dish and very similar to the other bean salad we tried.

Summer Bean Salads  ©  May 2025 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart