Overnight Daikon Pickles

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  Salt is a traditional pickling agent.Hemera Technologies/PhotoObjects.net/Getty Images
  
  Mix 1 1/2 cups chopped daikon with 3/4 teaspoon salt.
  
  
• 2). Let mixture sit in the fridge until it releases 1 to 2 tablespoons of water. This will take about 30 minutes.
  
  
• 3). Rinse the salt from the daikon thoroughly and pat it dry with a paper towel.
  
  
• 4). Toss the daikon with pepper, sesame oil and rice vinegar or other seasonings of your choice.
  
  
• 5). Set in the fridge to marinate overnight.
  
  

Simple Diakon Salad

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  The flavor of daikon complements that of watercress.Brand X Pictures/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images
  
  Set watercress, baby spinach or another type of mild, tender greens on a plate.
  
  
• 2). Arrange rounds or matchsticks of daikon atop the greens.
  
  
• 3). Add another ingredient of contrasting flavor, shape and color. Some examples are strawberry slices, smoked salmon and candied pecans.
  
  
• 4). Drizzle with a lightly sweet dressing.
  
  

Grilled Diakon

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  Grilling is perfect for dinner vegetables.Hemera Technologies/PhotoObjects.net/Getty Images
  
  Slice a large daikon into 1/2-inch round slabs.
  
  
• 2). Marinate the daikon with other grilling veggies such as squash and peppers. Create a tasty marinade by adding Worcestershire sauce, garlic and other herbs to balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
  
  
• 3). Grill the daikon at medium-high heat for two minutes on each side.