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Cucumber Radish Salad A Crisp, Refreshing Mediterranean Inspired Dish

When the weather heats up and heavy meals lose their appeal, this cucumber radish salad emerges as the perfect solution.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Salad
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • For the Salad:
  • 1 medium cucumber approximately 200g
  • 5-6 radishes approximately 100g
  • 1/2 red onion approximately 50g
  • 10 g fresh flat-leaf parsley about 2 tablespoons chopped
  • Salt
  • 2 + fresh lemon wedges
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • For the Yogurt Base:
  • 50 g thick Greek yogurt about 1/4 cup
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 lemon wedge
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Prepare the Vegetables:
  • Chop the cucumber into bite-sized pieces, roughly 1-2cm in size with varying shapes
  • Slice the radishes thinly
  • Slice the red onion thinly
  • Mince the fresh flat-leaf parsley finely
  • Add all vegetables to a large bowl
  • Season the Vegetables:
  • Add a generous pinch of salt to the vegetable bowl and mix well
  • Squeeze one lemon wedge over the vegetables
  • Mix again and set aside to rest
  • Make the Yogurt Base:
  • Mince the garlic clove very finely
  • In a smaller bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, juice from another lemon wedge, and a pinch of salt
  • Mix thoroughly until well combined
  • Chill (Optional):
  • If not serving immediately, refrigerate both bowls to let flavors develop
  • Assemble Just Before Serving:
  • Spread the yogurt mixture evenly across a large flat plate
  • Tip out any excess liquid that has collected at the bottom of the vegetable bowl
  • Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and mix
  • Taste and add salt or lemon juice if needed
  • Final Presentation:
  • Spoon the seasoned vegetables on top of the yogurt-covered plate
  • Drizzle with additional olive oil over everything
  • Serve immediately and enjoy
  • Storage Tip: Vegetables and yogurt can be prepared up to 4 hours ahead and stored separately in the refrigerator. Combine just before serving for best texture.