Cucumber Radish Salad Dill (Print Version)

Crunchy cucumbers and radishes combine with a vibrant dill vinaigrette for a refreshing spring dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 6 radishes, thinly sliced
03 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced

→ Vinaigrette

04 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
06 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
07 - 1 teaspoon honey
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, radishes, and scallions.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and chopped dill until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
03 - Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Let the salad sit for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
05 - Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with extra dill if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, making it the answer when you need something fresh but don't want to spend your evening cooking.
  • The dill vinaigrette is bright enough to wake up your palate but delicate enough not to overpower the natural sweetness of the vegetables.
  • This salad actually tastes better when made an hour ahead, so you can assemble it and let the flavors get friendly while you do other things.
02 -
  • If you slice the vegetables more than an hour before serving, they'll start releasing water and the salad becomes limp—slice them fresh and add the vinaigrette right before serving, or accept that it will soften slightly if you make it ahead.
  • The Dijon mustard is doing invisible work as an emulsifier, so don't skip it or double it; it's the difference between a vinaigrette that coats everything and one that separates.
03 -
  • Chill your serving bowl or plates for five minutes before plating—this keeps the salad crisp longer and makes the eating experience feel more intentional.
  • If you're making this ahead for a gathering, keep the vegetables and vinaigrette in separate containers and combine them no more than 30 minutes before guests arrive.
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