Description
This Cucumber and Radish Salad is a vibrant medley of crisp textures and refreshing flavors. The cool, juicy cucumbers contrast beautifully with the peppery crunch of radishes, all brought together by a zesty dressing that tantalizes the taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- Vegetables:
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 bunch of radishes, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey (or agave syrup for vegan option)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, radishes, and red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the vegetables evenly.
- Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for the best flavor.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For best results, consume within 24 hours to maintain the crispness of the vegetables.
- Substitutions: You can replace radishes with sliced bell peppers for a milder flavor or add fresh herbs like dill or parsley for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 8 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
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