Refreshing Cucumber Radish Salad with Fresh Herbs & Zesty Dressing
A vibrant salad that combines the crunch of cucumbers and radishes with fresh herbs and a zesty dressing, perfect for warm evenings or as a side for grilled meats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 English cucumbers or Persian cucumbers
- 1 bunch of radishes (preferably red globe radishes)
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (flat-leaf preferred), chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint (optional), chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Maple syrup or sugar (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables by washing the cucumbers and radishes, slicing the cucumbers, and trimming and slicing the radishes.
- Chop your herbs finely after rinsing and drying them.
- Whisk the dressing in a bowl by combining olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the sliced vegetables and chopped herbs in a bowl, then pour the dressing over and toss gently.
- Serve the salad fresh or allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes in the refrigerator before enjoying.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored for up to 2 days. Add remaining dressing just before serving to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg