Roasted Radishes with Burrata and Arugula Pesto
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Jul 02, 2024, Updated May 06, 2025
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Roasted Radishes with Burrata and Arugula Pesto is the perfect summer appetizer! Tender radishes are roasted with olive oil then served with fresh burrata and a spicy arugula pesto. This impressive salad takes 35 minutes to make and it’s perfect whenever you need something quick, easy and delicious to serve! Enjoy with Sheet Pan Harissa Chicken for dinner.
I LOOVE radishes! They are delicious roasted and they have unique and zesty flavor that can complement almost any meal. This spring vegetable is delicious on these Carne Asada Tacos, Pozole Verde or this Spring-y Detroit-Style Pizza.
Ingredients You’ll Need for Roasted Radishes with Burrata and Arugula Pesto
- Radishes – The star of this salad! Grab really fresh radishes, it doesn’t matter what type. Watermelon radishes have a milder flavor than regular radishes and would look very pretty!
- Arugula pesto – Fresh arugula and Italian parsley step in for basil and walnuts instead of pine nuts. It’s very fresh, peppery and it pairs sooo well with the roasted radishes and burrata cheese.
- Burrata – This is a creamy fresh Italian cheese. A ball of fresh mozzarella cheese would be a great substitute, it’s just not as creamy or as spreadable as burrata! This rich cheese really takes down the natural spiciness/pepperiness of both the radishes and the arugula.
For the rest of the ingredients, please refer to the recipe index card below!
How to Make Roasted Radishes with Burrata and Arugula Pesto
- For the roasted radishes. Add quartered radishes to a small baking dish along with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Toss to evenly coat then roast for 20 minutes or until the radishes are soft and lightly golden brown.
- For the pesto. To a blender or food processor add in all the pesto ingredients. Pulse until smooth. Make sure to scrape down the sides as needed, then taste and adjust for salt.
- Assemble. On a serving platter, place a ball of burrata, make a slice in the center then open it up, spoon over roasted radishes and arugula pesto.
Tips and Tricks
- Don’t overcook the radishes. You want them to still have some bite. Just cook the radishes until they are slightly softened and lightly golden brown.
- Can’t find burrata? Fresh mozzarella can be used instead!
- Other serving ideas. You can serve the radishes with a squeeze of lemon or use store bought basil pesto instead of this homemade arugula pesto. Add the radishes to a grain bowl or spring-inspired bean salad.
Recipe FAQs
Roasted radishes still have a spicy/peppery taste similar to raw radishes but in the most perfect way and it isn’t overwhelming at all. Roasting bring out a slight sweetness in the radishes and they taste very fresh.
Radishes have such a strong and delicious flavor on their own so I really try to keep the seasonings to a minimum – just salt, ground black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil. A squeeze of lemon juice and fresh herbs can really enhance the flavor of the radishes as well!
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Roasted Radishes with Burrata and Arugula Pesto
Equipment
- 1 Small baking dish or baking sheet
- 1 blender or food processor
- 1 Chef's Knife
Ingredients
Radishes:
- 1 bunch of radishes, trimmed and quartered
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Pesto:
- 2 cups fresh arugula leaves
- 1/2 cup Italian parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, from about 1/2 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot, from about 1/2 shallot
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Instructions
To Roast the Radishes:
- 1 ball of fresh burrata (about 3 ounces) cheese (if you canโt find burrata, fresh mozzarella would also be delicious)
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a small baking dish or baking sheet, add the radishes. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss together until evenly coated. Transfer to the oven to roast for 20 minutes, until slightly softened and until some of the edges have turned light golden brown. (We still want them to have a bite so no roasting for too long!)
To Make the Pesto:
- Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, add the arugula, parsley, walnuts, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, shallot and salt. Pulse until very smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed. Give it a taste and adjust the salt. I added a few pinches more of salt.
To assemble:
- Slice a ball of burrata down the center and open it up like hoagie roll (this was the best analogy I could think of, sorry!) and place it in the center of a shallow set bowl or plate. Spoon the roasted radishes atop the cheese. OR, psychotically arrange them neatly like I did. Top with dollops of pesto and add a few pinches of salt and freshly ground pepper.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
- Donโt overcook the radishes.ย You want them to still have some bite. Just cook the radishes until they are slightly softened and lightly golden brown.
- Canโt find burrata?ย Fresh mozzarella can be used instead!
- Other serving ideas.ย You can serve the radishes with a squeeze of lemon or use store bought basil pesto instead of this homemade arugula pesto. Add the radishes to a grain bowl or spring-inspired bean salad.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
What an elegant simple recipe!
i have never had roasted radishes! i used to HATE radishes, but have recently discovered that i love them – ha! such a unique flavor! I have only ever had them raw and I think its time to change that!
A fuck ton of cheese! I love that! And I’m pretty sure everything would be better with a fuck ton of cheese added
We might struggle to allow radishes to exist long enough in our house to allow them to bake! This does, however, look really good and I know we are going to have some turnips in out future. Do you suppose turnips would be a decent substitute in this recipe?
Oh I definitely think these would work with turnips just be sure to slice them small enough so they mimic the size of the radishes so the baking time is the same ๐