No-Mayo Cucumber Radish Salad
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This crisp salad combines thin cucumber slices with peppery radishes in a light vinegar dressing. It’s refreshing without the heaviness of mayo-based salads.
You’ll have it ready in 15 minutes, and it actually gets better as it sits. The vegetables release their juices and meld with the tangy dressing.
Why Salt the Vegetables First
Salting the cucumbers and radishes draws out excess water, which keeps your salad from getting watery later. This step takes about 10 minutes but makes a real difference in texture.
After salting, you’ll rinse and pat the vegetables dry. Don’t skip the patting dry part – leftover water will dilute your dressing and make everything bland.
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No-Mayo Cucumber Radish Salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Dressing
Garnish
Equipment Needed
- Large mixing bowl
- Small bowl for dressing
- Colander
- Clean kitchen towels
Instructions
- Salt vegetables: Place sliced cucumbers and radishes in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and toss well. Let sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Rinse and dry: Transfer vegetables to a colander and rinse thoroughly under cold water. Pat completely dry with clean kitchen towels.
- Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and black pepper until sugar dissolves completely.
- Combine and serve: Return dried vegetables to the large bowl. Add red onion if using. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss well. Let sit 5 minutes for flavors to meld, then garnish with fresh dill before serving. Salad is best when vegetables are crisp and dressing coats everything evenly.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories: 45 kcal
Total Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 295mg
Total Carbs: 4g
Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 3g
Protein: 1g
