Cucumber Radish Salad Dill (Printable)

Crunchy cucumbers and radishes tossed in a tangy dill vinaigrette for a fresh spring salad.

# 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

# Directions:

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 Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, which means you can have a restaurant-quality side dish while your main course is still cooking.
  • The dill vinaigrette has this subtle sweetness from the honey that catches people off guard in the best way, making them ask what's in it.
  • Everything stays crisp and doesn't get soggy, even if you make it ahead, because you're not drowning the vegetables in dressing.
02 -
  • If you make this salad more than an hour ahead, the cucumbers will release water and make everything watery, so dress it close to serving time or your guests will wonder why it tastes diluted.
  • Taste the vinaigrette before it touches the vegetables, because salt and pepper adjustments are nearly impossible once everything is mixed together.
03 -
  • Slice your cucumbers at the very last moment possible because they release water quickly, and this salad stays crispest when everything is just-sliced.
  • The secret to this salad's elegance is not overdressing it, so if you're unsure about the amount of vinaigrette, use less and let people adjust their own plates.
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