Description
Crisp cucumber radish salad brings Mediterranean freshness to your summer table. Cool cucumber slices and peppery radish rounds dance with zesty herbs, creating a light and refreshing side that will elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cucumbers, sliced
- 5 radishes, thinly sliced
Dressing Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) citrus vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dijon mustard
Seasoning Ingredients:
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and pat dry radishes, cucumbers, and herbs under cool running water, ensuring all dirt and debris are removed.
- Using a mandolin slicer or a razor-sharp knife, create delicate, translucent slices of radishes and cucumbers, aiming for uniform thickness around 1/8 inch (3 millimeters).
- Carefully mince the shallot into fine, consistent pieces, and finely chop the garlic to release its aromatic oils.
- Transfer the thinly sliced radishes, cucumbers, minced shallot, and chopped garlic into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Gently fold in freshly chopped dill, distributing the herbs evenly throughout the vegetable mixture.
- In a separate small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients, whisking vigorously to create a smooth, well-integrated emulsion.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the vegetable mixture, using a gentle folding motion to coat each ingredient without bruising the delicate slices.
- Enhance the salad’s visual appeal and flavor profile by sprinkling freshly grated lemon zest, additional dill sprigs, and a generous grind of cracked black pepper.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld, presenting the salad at either cool room temperature or straight from the refrigerator.
Notes
- Slice vegetables paper-thin for the best texture and visual appeal in this crisp, refreshing salad.
- Whisking the dressing thoroughly helps create a smooth, well-blended flavor that coats every vegetable piece.
- Fresh dill adds a bright, herbaceous note that perfectly complements the peppery radishes and cool cucumber.
- Mandolin slicers ensure uniform, delicate vegetable cuts, but a sharp knife works just as well with careful technique.
- Chilling the salad before serving enhances the flavors and provides a cool, invigorating taste experience.
- Leftover salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, though best enjoyed fresh on the day of preparation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 171 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg