Description
Looking for a refreshing dish to elevate your summer gatherings? Our 10-Minute Cucumber Radish Salad – Easy is the perfect solution! Bursting with vibrant colors and flavors, this salad combines crunchy cucumbers, spicy radishes, fresh garlic, and dill, all dressed in a zesty citrus vinaigrette. With its quick preparation time, this salad is ideal for busy weeknights or spontaneous picnics. Enjoy it as a light lunch or serve it as a side that complements any meal. Plus, it’s easily customizable with your favorite ingredients, making it a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium English cucumber
- 7–8 medium red radishes
- 1 shallot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1/4 cup citrus vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper – to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the cucumbers and radishes. Thinly slice them using a mandolin slicer or sharp knife.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sliced vegetables with minced garlic, chopped shallot, and fresh dill.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature with optional lemon zest on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg