Cucumber Radish Salad with Mint Dressing
A cucumber radish salad with a mint dressing that is incredibly refreshing. It is light both in flavour and texture, perfect on a hot summer day.
Summer Came to Lunch
I first made this toward the end of winter, on one of those days the thought of boots, coats, gloves and scarves was exhausting. There was some fresh mint in the fridge that I needed to use up and I could imagine it with cucumber. I thought that cutting the radishes small would stop them from overpowering everything. What I ended up with was the feeling I was on a picnic.
As a child I remember watching my mother would eat them whole, and always in summer, so I associate radishes with summer. I didn’t eat them, nor was I asked to eat them but somehow, it ended up that I love radishes. They were just always part of the picnic. Sadly, I can’t always eat a whole bag and feel bad for them when one or two shrivel up in the bag. Even though I put them in a tossed salad, or snack on them with some carrots, cucumber, and celery there are always a few that remain. I have even played with them, cutting them into fancy edible plate decorations.
This Cucumber and Radish Salad with Mint Dressing is a great way to use up radishes and add some variety. Not only is it simple to make, it’s also quick. I usually have most of the ingredients on hand especially in summer when I have mint growing in the garden. Since it’s only me at home now, I make this version which will last me 2 to 3 meals. It keeps in the refrigerator for up to 2 days so it’s best eaten quickly. This can easily be made larger by increasing the recipe by two, three, or four, depending on how many you have.
And, of course, it is great on a picnic. Enjoy.
Cucumber Radish Salad with Mint Dressing
Equipment
- Cutting board, sharp knife, medium bowl, jar with a tight fitting lid, measuring cup, measuring spoon
Ingredients
- 1 c Seedless English cucumber, peeled and diced 1/4 inch
- 1/4 c Radish, julienned
- 2 tbsp Red or sweet vidalia onion, diced small
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1/2 tbsp White wine vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Finely chopped Mint
Instructions
- Mix the Cucumber, radish, and onion in a medium bowl.
- Place Oil, white wine vinegar, honey and mint in a small jar with a tight fitting lid. Cover and shake well.
- Drizzle the Mint Vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat.