Easy Radish & Cucumber Salad Recipe
A Quick and Refreshing Radish and Cucumber Salad Recipe. A Great, Easy and Pleasant Salad Recipe to Convert all Non-Radish Lovers!
This Radish salad recipe is made of sliced radishes, cucumbers, red onions and coated with a fresh and lively dressing. This pleasant looking salad offers a great crunch and a subtle bitter and peppery flavor, while the dill and vinegar dressing brightens up the recipe.
This healthy vegetarian and vegan salad recipe is a great way to highlight and honor this underestimated root vegetable. It offers a quick, simple, and tasty recipe to incorporate this vegetable into your everyday spring and summer meals.
What makes this salad healthy?
This salad contains only good healthy ingredients; low calories vegetables and a light and healthy dressing with no mayonnaise, heavy sauces or creams. Radishes and cucumbers are both low in calories and full of nutrients. Cucumbers are extremely hydrating and rich in Vitamin C and magnesium, while radishes are high in fiber and loaded with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. This means that these two vegetables can nourish and detoxify your body.
What ingredients do I need for this recipe?
2 cups sliced radishes
1 cup sliced cucumber
1 cup sliced red onion
Fresh minced dill
Minced garlic
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
How to make this Easy Radish and Cucumber Salad Recipe?
Thinly slice cucumbers, radishes, and red onions and place in a medium glass bowl.
Add in some fresh dill and minced garlic.
Take a different small mixing bowl, add olive oil, white wine vinegar, sand and pepper. Whisk the ingredients to combine.
Pour your prepared dressing over the sliced vegetables and toss gently to combine well.
Easy Radish & Cucumber Salad Recipe – A Simple, Healthy and Bright Salad Recipe with Vibrant Flavors!
The moment spring begins, my trips to the farmer’s market increase. It provides a great opportunity for me to socialize a bit while choosing my own fruit, veggies and herbs with the best quality and price.
Check out our nearest local market, pick up some fresh radishes, cucumbers and herbs to make this simple, bright and light salad recipe as a cool summer snack or a healthy and refreshing side dish. It’s made with simple ingredients and done in only 10 minutes.
Helpful Tips and Variations:
Which Radishes are best for this recipe? Choose any type of radish you prefer as long as it’s fresh and crunchy.
How to avoid the bitter taste of the radish? Like a lot of other vegetables, radishes tend to have a rather bitter taste, but you can avoid this by thinly slicing this vegetable. You can use a sharp knife to cut 1/8-inch-thick slices or to make this easier on you, use a mandolin.
What can I add for a creamy salad? I think the vinaigrette works best for this salad, keeping it both light and healthy. However, there’s nothing wrong with having a creamy salad. I recommend adding a sliced avocado, but if it’s not enough, you can use some Greek yogurt or a vegan friendly yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
Which other greens can I add? To prepare this recipe for my family, I tend to stick to the ingredients mentioned above. However, if it’s only for myself, I like to add some chives and celery, then top with some fresh mint or parsley.
Can I add cheese to this recipe? Certainly! I believe that cheese is always a good idea as a salad topping. For this recipe, you can sprinkle some freshly grated Parmesan, blue cheese, goat cheese or Feta cheese.
What can I use as a white wine vinegar substitute? Instead of white wine vinegar you can use apple cider vinegar or simply squeeze some fresh lime or lemon juice.
How can I store any leftovers? This radish salad will keep in an airtight container for up 2 to 3 days in the fridge, but I don’t recommend preparing it ahead or storing the leftovers for too long; to preserve the color, taste, and crunchiness.
How can I serve this Refreshing Radish Salad Recipe?
Serve this fresh, crispy and colorful salad in a bowl as a pleasing spring or summer snack. Since it’s light, healthy and low in calories, feel free to snack on it on a heated day or pack for work, for a picnic or an afternoon at the beach.
You can also serve this radish and cucumbers recipe as a side dish. Pair with some baked salmon, grilled chicken, sautéed garlic and butter shrimps or any main dish you prefer.
Easy Radish & Cucumber Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups sliced radishes
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1 cup sliced red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced dill
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Thinly slice cucumbers, radishes, and red onions and place in a medium glass bowl.
- Add in some fresh dill and minced garlic.
- Take a different small mixing bowl, add olive oil, white wine vinegar, sand and pepper. Whisk the ingredients to combine.
- Pour your prepared dressing over the sliced vegetables and toss gently to combine well.
