Cucumber Radish Yogurt Dill Salad (Printable)
Crunchy cucumbers and radishes in a creamy yogurt dill dressing. A refreshing Mediterranean side ready in minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 6 radishes, thinly sliced
→ Dairy & Dressing
03 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
05 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
→ Herbs & Seasonings
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
07 - 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How to Make:
01 - Thinly slice the cucumbers and radishes using a sharp knife. Place them together in a large salad bowl and set aside.
02 - In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, chopped dill, minced garlic (if using), salt, and black pepper until smooth and fully combined.
03 - Pour the dressing over the sliced cucumbers and radishes. Toss gently until all the vegetables are evenly coated with the yogurt mixture.
04 - Taste the salad and adjust the salt and pepper as needed to suit your preference.
05 - Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled, garnished with additional fresh dill if desired.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- It takes exactly fifteen minutes from cutting board to table and tastes like something you would order at a seaside cafe.
- The crunch factor is genuinely satisfying, and the creamy yogurt dressing makes it feel like a real meal rather than a sad side.
02 -
- Salt the cucumber slices and let them drain in a colander for five minutes if your cucumbers are very watery, because excess moisture will thin the dressing into a soup.
- The salad is at its absolute best within the first hour of making it, since the cucumbers slowly release liquid and the texture softens over time.
03 -
- If you want the salad to look as stunning as it tastes, reserve a few radish slices and dill sprigs to arrange on top right before serving instead of burying everything under the dressing.
- rub the bowl with the cut side of the garlic clove before adding any other ingredients, which gives a whisper of garlic flavor throughout without any harsh bites.