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Cucumber Radish Salad with Mint Dressing

Light, fresh tasting salad with a hint of mint.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Keyword: dairy free, gluten free, salad, sodium free
Servings: 2

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.

Notes

Serving Suggestion
Serve with any grilled fish or meat, or as a side along with pasta or potato salad.  Yes, this is definitely picnic fare.
Alternatives and Substitutions
Use a light oil, as olive oil and it is a bit too heavy for the cucumber. 
Dried mint is not recommned.  
If you don't like or can't tolerate mint, fresh basil will work well.
Storage
Refrigerate is a container with a tight fitting lid up to 2 days.
Freezing
 Should not be frozen.  Does not freeze well.
Plan Ahead
Make the dressing early in the day to blend the flavours.
Sodium Content
No salt has been added to this recipe.  The only sodium is that which occurs naturally in the food.