Cucumber and Radish Salad
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Cucumber and Radish Salad
Description
The Cucumber and Radish Salad features thin slices of radish and cucumber, combined with grated carrot, finely sliced red onion, and quartered cherry tomatoes. Fresh mint is added for a bright herbal note, while the dressing of olive oil, rice vinegar, and lemon juice provides acidity and a touch of richness. This salad maintains a fresh, crisp texture throughout and does not require cooking, preserving the raw freshness of the vegetables.
The salad can be served as a light side dish or a refreshing accompaniment to a wide variety of meals where a contrast of crunchy and tangy elements is welcome. It can complement grilled dishes or be part of a lighter lunch spread.
To achieve very thin slices, a mandoline or food processor attachment can be used. Optional garnishes such as pine nuts or flaked almonds can add extra crunch. Mint can be swapped for dill if preferred.
Ingredients
- 200 g radish thinly sliced
- 170 g cucumber halved lengthways and sliced
- 1 carrot finely grated
- 1 red onion small; finely sliced
- 100 g cherry tomato quartered
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 g mint finely chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 0.5 lemon (juice only)
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Add the radishes and cucumber to a bowl.
- Add the grated carrot, diced onion and quartered tomatoes. Add the chopped mint, oil, rice vinegar, lemon juice and season.
Notes
- Use a mandoline slicer for uniformly thin slices of radish and cucumber to enhance texture.
- Roasting radishes whole can create a different flavor and texture profile if desired.
- For added crunch, sprinkle pine nuts or flaked almonds on the salad before serving.
- Mint can be substituted with dill based on your taste preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 48 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 48kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1840IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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