Pickled veggies may not appear to be the most toddler friendly of dishes but my little one certainly approved. The pickling liquid isn’t too heavy on the vinegar so give it a try, you can always add a little extra sugar if you think it is still too vinegary.
This is my favourite salad to serve with my teriyaki salmon recipe. It just works so well with fish and the sweetness of the teriyaki.
Quick pickled veggie salad
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 large carrot;
- 1 large cucumber
- 4 small radishes
- 3 tablespoon of pickled ginger; finely sliced
- handful of mint or coriander; finely chopped.
- 100 ml rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- sesame seeds to garnish
Instructions
- Using a vegetable peeler (preferably one that cut into long matchsticks) slice the carrot and cut into matchstick size pieces. Do the same with the cucumber and discard the middle once you get to the seeds. Thinly slice the radish and also chop into matchsticks. Add all to a bowl along with the ginger and coriander.
- Combine the vinegar and sugar in a saucepan and simmer for a couple of minutes. Cool slightly and add to the veggies. Toss well and refrigerate. Give the veggies another couple of turns when you think of it. Serve cold garnished with sesame seeds.
Notes
Pickled ginger is available from most supermarkets or you will find it at an asian supermarket
Kiddos aren’t the only ones loving picked veggies….probiotics for us older tummies! :) Beautiful photos and lovely recipe !
Agree Kathi. I’m loving them more and more. And you are right, they are so good for all of us.
What a fresh and tasty looking recipe. Will definitely have to give it a try.
Thanks you. I’d love to know what you think. x
I love pickled vegetables. In Asia, children grow up eating them so no such thing as not toddler friendly. :) I’m happy yours enjoyed them. Looks so refreshing and appetizing.
I totally agree with the way asian people feed there little ones. When I say toddler friendly I mostly mean low in sugar, salt and other nasties. It should be nutritious and of course delicious. I don’t believe children should be eating any different to use adults. Who has time to make separate kids meals anyway!!! Thanks for commenting xx
My little one loves pickled radishes! i’ll have to make this for her, I’m sure we would all love it! Thank you X
Fantastic Adriana, I’m impressed she loves pickled radishes! She will surely love this then. I would love to know she thinks…
This looks really delicious. Just my sort of recipe – maximum flavour for not so much effort!!
Thanks Helen, yes I’m all for max flavour least amount of effort – especially when there is a little one pulling at your leg!
What a pretty salad. I love pickling vegetables like this – it brings out so much flavour and colour
Thanks so much. It does doesn’t it. I know I’m going to be making it a whole lot more now that the weather is warming up!
Cristie, this salad looks amazing! I can’t wait to make it!
Thanks so much Olga, let me know what you think. It’s a favourite of mine and goes particularly well with the teriyaki salmon.