This classic Radish Cucumber Salad is a light, creamy side dish made with crisp veggies, fresh herbs, and a touch of citrus. It’s quick to make and pairs perfectly with grilled meats or a slice of crusty bread—just right for spring and summer.
2large bunch red radishes, thinly sliced (20 radishes)
1/2English cucumber, thinly sliced or 2 mini cucumbers
1/4cupchopped fresh dill(or 1/2 cup)
1/4cupchopped fresh green onions
1tablespoon fresh minttorn
For Creamy Dressing:
2tablespoons mayonnaise
2tablespoons sour cream
1tablespoon extra virgin olive oilcold-pressed
1cloves of garlic peeled and finely minced
1 1/2tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2teaspoon salt freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables. Rinse the radishes and cucumber under cold water to remove any dirt (if the radishes have greens attached, trim off the leafy tops and roots). Pat the vegetables dry, then use a mandoline slicer or sharp knife to slice them thinly into even rounds. Next, wash and chop the dill and green onions, and add them to a medium-large bowl along with the sliced vegetables and chopped mint.
Mix the dressing. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Whisk until smooth and well combined.If you prefer a tangier dressing, feel free to add more lemon juice. If you'd like a creamier dressing, you can add more mayonnaise.
Dress and serve. Pour the creamy dressing over the radishes, cucumber, and fresh herbs. Toss gently until the vegetables are well coated with creamy dressing. Add the chopped mint and toss lightly. Garnish with extra fresh dill, a squeeze of lemon, and a sprinkle of cracked black pepper.
Notes
A mandoline works well for slicing the vegetables very thinly—just be sure to wear cut-resistant gloves for safety.
To maintain the best texture, don’t let the assembled salad with dressing sit for too long. The veg will start releasing liquid and becoming “soggy” over time.