Cucumber Radish Yogurt Dill Salad (Printable)
Crisp cucumbers, peppery radishes, and creamy yogurt tossed with fresh dill in a quick 15-minute 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 (8 oz)
04 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
05 - Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
→ Herbs & Seasonings
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
07 - 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
08 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Thinly slice the cucumbers and radishes using a sharp knife or mandoline. Place them in a large salad bowl and set aside.
02 - In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, chopped dill, minced garlic (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
03 - Pour the dressing over the sliced cucumbers and radishes. Gently toss until all the vegetables are evenly coated with the yogurt mixture.
04 - Taste the salad and adjust the salt and pepper as needed to suit your preference.
05 - Refrigerate the salad for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled, garnished with an extra sprig of fresh dill if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The crunch of fresh radishes against creamy yogurt is the kind of contrast that keeps you going back for another bite.
- It takes roughly fifteen minutes from cutting board to table, which means you can focus on the main course or simply relax.
02 -
- Salt draws moisture out of cucumbers quickly, so if you are making this more than an hour ahead, keep the dressing separate and toss right before serving.
- Thick yogurt is your best friend here because runny dressing turns a crisp salad into something watery and sad.
03 -
- A mandoline slicer gives you paper thin, even cuts that make the salad look as good as it tastes.
- Pressing the garlic into the dressing rather than chopping it by hand distributes the flavor more evenly and avoids harsh raw chunks.