Cucumber Radish Salad with Fresh Herbs and simple olive oil and lemon vinaigrette. This salad is vegan and delicious as a light side or a great addition to a heartier salad!
Why you'll love this salad
This cucumber radish salad is the perfect light side dish for the spring and summer months. You can serve it with anything from the grill, pasta, sandwiches (like this Halloumi Sandwich), or eat it for breakfast or a quick lunch with eggs and avocado toast.
It can also be enjoyed on its own on those scorching hot days when all you're craving is a big bowl of refreshing salad!
The lemon vinaigrette really brings all the flavors together and upgrades the salad from good to amazing. It also tames the spiciness of the radishes. You can get creative with it and use lime instead of lemon and add some coriander for herbs to give this salad a different flavor!
What herbs work the best in this salad?
I really like the combination of fresh dill and mint in this salad. They go really well with all the other flavors.
Besides those, flat-leaf parsley, lemon thyme, oregano, or even coriander (if you're a fan) are great options! Always use fresh herbs whenever possible.
What are radishes?
Have you ever had radishes before? They're awesome and I'm sure you'll love them!
Radish is a root vegetable that's usually eaten raw in salads. It's crunchy and usually pungent. Depending on the kind it can be very mild or very spicy. They're usually available from spring until fall.
The best way to store radishes is with the greens removed, in a ziplock or produce bag in the fridge, ideally in the drawer. You can place a damp paper towel on the bottom of the bag to keep the radishes moist. They should keep for up to two weeks this way.
More ideas on how to eat radishes:
- dipped in hummus
- thinly sliced on avocado toast
- with sandwiches
- roasted
More Simple Salad Recipes to Try
- Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
- Greek Potato Salad with Feta
- Charred Corn and Zucchini Salad with Pecorino
- Quinoa Salad with Pomegranate Seeds and Lemon Dressing
📖 Recipe
Cucumber Radish Salad with Fresh Herbs
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2-4 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Delicious radish salad with fresh herbs, perfect for spring and summer!
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1-2 cups quartered radishes
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl toss together the cucumber, radishes, dill, and mint.
- To make the vinaigrette, into a small glass or a jar, add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder if using, sea salt, and pepper.
- Stir or cover with a lid and shake until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss. Enjoy on its own or with a choice of protein.
Notes
Storing: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days, preferably with the dressing on the side.
Dill and mint substitutes: flat-leaf parsley, lemon thyme, oregano, or even coriander are great options.
The nutritional information is just an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information is not guaranteed.
Keywords: healthy, cucumber, radish, salad
recipe
Nina
I just bought a big thing of mini cucumbers so this recipe is a great way to use them before the go bad! I love all the color in this salad too!
stacey brenner
love this recipe! I never thought about incorporating radishes and this makes it look so tasty! Definitely going to try it!
Christie
You are making me hungry! this salad looks so amazing!
Tiffany
What a colorful salad!! Perfect for Summer!!
angela
wow love this salad recipe! I definitely gonna add this recipe to my dinner! Thanks for sharing.
Heather
I definitely would love to try this. I bet the radish and the cucumber go perfectly together.
Eileen M Loya
I love a fresh salad like this. Perfect for lunch on a hot summer's day! I love cucumbers and this is a must make salad for me.
Mary K Stallings
Such a light and easy salad! Looks so good!
Gervin Khan
I have never tried using cucumber and radish in one salad recipe, but it looks so good. I am so excited to make this for everyone. Thank you!
Nkem
Looks super fresh and delicious. Especially during the summer!
Anosa Malanga
I love the colors and I think I would love to try making this dish too. I need to take note of the recipe. Thank you for sharing it.
Emily Fata
Oh my goodness, this recipe looks like it would taste so, so good! I'll have to give it a try myself.
Bryan Carey
I like everything I see on the ingredient list. Added mint I bet makes it even better!
Julie Cao
I love having cucumbers and radish in the summer. This salad looks great for summer meals.
Emman Damian
Cucumber Radish Salad with Fresh Herbs and simple olive oil sounds so easy to do. I hope I can make it tonight. So tasty and yummy!