Cucumber Radish Yogurt Dill Salad (Printer-friendly)
Crunchy cucumbers, radishes, and creamy dill yogurt dressing make a refreshing Mediterranean side.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 It:
01 - Thinly slice the cucumbers and radishes, then combine them in a large salad bowl.
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 well blended.
03 - Pour the yogurt dressing over the sliced vegetables and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
04 - Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed.
05 - Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately garnished with extra fresh dill if desired.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The creaminess of Greek yogurt against that sharp radish bite is honestly addictive, and you will want to eat the leftovers straight from the bowl.
- It takes about the same time as pouring a glass of water, which means you have zero excuses not to make it.
- The dill and lemon together create this bright, almost electric flavor that makes people ask what you put in it.
02 -
- Salted cucumbers release water fast, so if you are making this more than an hour ahead, keep the dressing and vegetables separate and combine just before serving.
- The salad tastes completely different after resting because the radishes bleed their pink color into the yogurt and the garlic mellows into something sweet and mild.
03 -
- Pat the cucumber slices dry with a clean towel before adding the dressing and your salad will stay creamy rather than watery.
- Rubbing the bowl with the cut side of the garlic clove before adding the yogurt gives you a whisper of garlic flavor even if you decide to skip the minced garlic entirely.