Cucumber Radish Salad Dill (Printable Version)

A fresh mix of cucumbers, radishes, and dill vinaigrette for a crisp, flavorful spring salad.

# What You 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 Steps:

01 - Combine sliced cucumbers, radishes, and scallions in a large bowl
02 - Whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and chopped dill in a small bowl until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper
03 - Pour vinaigrette over vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly
04 - Let salad rest for 5 to 10 minutes at room temperature
05 - Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional fresh dill if desired

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat, no cooking required, which means on a busy Wednesday evening you're still eating something vibrant and whole.
  • The dill vinaigrette tastes like someone who actually knows what they're doing made it, even though it's just five ingredients whisked together.
  • It's the kind of salad that somehow gets better as it sits, so you can make it ahead without the usual sad, soggy lettuce situation.
02 -
  • Don't slice the vegetables until you're ready to dress them or they'll start releasing water and become limp before anyone even takes a bite.
  • The dill vinaigrette tastes thin and separate until you whisk it properly—that moment when it emulsifies and turns slightly creamy is when you know it's working, so don't give up after a few stirs.
03 -
  • A mandoline makes quick work of the slicing and creates those impossibly thin, elegant slices that elevate the whole presentation—just watch your fingers.
  • If you don't have fresh dill, this salad simply won't be the same dish, so swap it out for tarragon or chervil rather than settling for dried.
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