Sweet cucumber and radish salad
Refreshingly crisp Sweet Cucumber and Radish Salad with a tangy twist! This light and flavorful dish combines cool cucumbers and zesty radishes, tossed in a delightful dressing of vinegar and sugar, with a hint of vegetable oil. Perfect as a side or a stand-alone treat!
- 04 Apr 2025
- Cook time 25 min
- Prep time 15 min
- 4 Servings
- 5 Ingredients
This Sweet Cucumber and Radish Salad is a refreshing and delightful dish that perfectly combines the crispness of fresh vegetables with a tangy-sweet dressing. It's a perfect side dish for any meal or can be enjoyed on its own for a light, healthy snack.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup of vinegar and 1.5 tablespoons of sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Wash the cucumber and radishes thoroughly.
- Using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer, thinly slice the cucumber into rounds.
- Similarly, thinly slice the radishes.
- In a large mixing bowl, place the sliced cucumber and radishes.
- Pour the vinegar and sugar mixture over the sliced vegetables.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over the salad.
- Gently toss all the ingredients together until the cucumber and radish slices are evenly coated with the vinegar, sugar, and oil mixture.
- For best results, let the salad marinate for at least 15-30 minutes in the refrigerator. This will allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Give the salad another gentle toss before serving.
- Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy!
Tips:
- Make sure to slice the radishes and cucumber very thinly for the best texture and flavor infusion.
- For a more intense flavor, let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Feel free to add a pinch of salt or pepper to taste.
- For an extra crunch, you can add some chopped nuts or seeds just before serving.
- Use a mandolin slicer for uniform and thin slices of cucumber and radishes.
Enjoy this quick and easy Sweet Cucumber and Radish Salad as a fresh, tangy side dish that's perfect for any occasion. The balance of sweetness from the sugar and acidity from the vinegar, paired with the crunch of radishes and cucumber, makes for a truly invigorating salad.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 100 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 33kcal | 2% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 0.47g | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 7g | 2% |
| Fiber 0.39g | 1% |
| Sugar 6g | 6% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 3.84g | 5% |
| Saturated 0.29g | 1% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 3.50ug | 0% |
| Choline 4.35mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 0.07mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 0.03mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B9 5ug | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 2.29mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K 12ug | 10% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 13mg | 1% |
| Copper, Cu 0.03mg | 3% |
| Iron, Fe 0.24mg | 2% |
| Magnesium, Mg 10mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus, P 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium, K 120mg | 4% |
| Selenium, Se 0.27ug | 0% |
| Sodium, Na 3.07mg | 0% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.15mg | 1% |
| Water | |
| Water 80g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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