5 from 21 votes
Watermelon Radish and Cucumber Salad
This Watermelon Radish and Cucumber Salad layers thinly sliced watermelon radishes and cucumbers with crisp microgreens, delivering a refreshing crunch and pale peppery notes enhanced by black lava salt. The lemon vinaigrette dressing adds a bright citrus tang that ties the salad together. It's an elegant, crisp salad that showcases delicate textures and a subtle balance of tangy and earthy flavors, making it a great light starter or side.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
754 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 watermelon radish
- 1 cucumber large
- 1 1/2 cups microgreens
- 1 tsp black lava salt
- 1/2 vinaigrette lemon flavored
Instructions
- Use a mandoline to slice very thin slices of the watermelon radishes and cucumber.
- Plate the salads by alternating slices or radish, cucumber and small handfuls of microgreens. Sprinkle the black lava salt on top.
- Make the lemon vinaigrette and drizzle on top of the salad.
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Notes
- Use a mandoline to achieve very thin, even slices of watermelon radish and cucumber for better texture and appearance.
- For a creamier alternative, consider substituting the lemon vinaigrette with a lemon tahini dressing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
75.4kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
4.8g
(2%)
Protein
0.7g
(1%)
Fat
6.1g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
0.9g
(5%)
Sodium
520.5mg
(22%)
Fiber
1.4g
(6%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 754
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 75.4kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.8g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.7g | 1% |
| Fat | 6.1g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9g | 5% |
| Sodium | 520.5mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 6% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.