Name: Cucumber Radish Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1/3 cup greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; juice from 1/2 a large lemon; 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt + more to taste; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 6 mini (petite) cucumbers, stems removed; 4 radishes, stem removed

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If you're looking for a refreshing and hydrating side dish, you're going to want to make this Cucumber Radish Salad tossed in a creamy Greek Yogurt Dill Sauce. It's so easy to make in 10 minutes and it's a Summer favorite in our home.

This guilt free salad is one of my favorites on a hot day in the South. The cucumbers and radish are sliced ultra thin on a mandoline and then tossed in a tzatziki salad dressing. The flavors are incredible and I can't wait for you to try it!

For more Cucumber Salad recipes, check out this Avocado and Cucumber Salad, Spicy Cucumber Salad, Cucumber Carrot Salad and Tomato and Cucumber Salad.

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Why You'll Love This Salad:

Healthy. Cucumber and Radish are packed with nutrients. Radish is high in vitamin C, fiber and potassium, while cucumber is high in vitamin C, K and potassium. Both are hydrating and great for digestion.
Easy to Make. Just a few simple steps and you have an excellent Summer side dish.
Quick. Ready to eat in just 10 minutes.
Minimal Ingredients. I almost always have these ingredients in my fridge, so it's on repeat all summer long.

For more Summer side dishes, try this Greek Bean Salad, Smoked Vegetables, Broccoli Salad, and Spring Roll Salad.

Ingredients:

Cucumbers: These are the Petite Cucumbers, sometimes called Persian or Baby Cucumbers. They have minimal seeds and the perfect crunch.

*Find the full recipe ingredients and quantities in the recipe card below.

Substitutions and Variations:

If you can't find the mini cucumbers, 1 long English Cucumber will work for this recipe. I love these mini ones and the English because they're less seedy and less watery.
Any kind of Plain greek yogurt works well for this recipe and any fat percentage. I usually buy the 2%.
I also love Watermelon Radish, but my store was out of them. They are so pretty in Summer!

How to Make Cucumber Radish Salad:

Step 1: In a bowl or container, stir together olive oil, yogurt, fresh dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until combined. Note: It will look chunky, but once it hits the cucumber and radish it will smooth out.

Thinly sliced radish and cucumbers in bowl.

Step 2: Cut off the ends of the radish and cucumbers, then using the mandoline, slice each of them into fine slices. I like to slice the cucumbers on one setting larger than the radish, which I like on the finest setting.

Step 3: Pour the yogurt dill sauce over the cucumber and radish and toss to combine. Serve and enjoy!

Expert Tips:

A mandoline isn't 100% necessary. You can also slice the cucumber and radish thin with a knife. I just find it's easier to get them all the same width with the mandoline. Plus, I love the paper thin texture. If you haven't used one before, be very careful towards the end of the cucumbers and radish because you can easily slice the fingers.
The Dressing will look too thick until you add it into the cucumber and radish. They are both watery, so it will toss in perfectly.
This Salad isn't the best for meal prepping because the sauce gets watery as the cucumbers release water. I recommend eating it within 1 hour after making it for the best taste.

Pair this Radish Salad with my Greek Chicken Tzatziki Bowls, Boneless Smoked Chicken Thighs, or BBQ Chicken Drumsticks.

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