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!
Cook time 25 min
Prep time 15 min
Ingredients:
1/4 cup vinegar1.50 tbsp sugar
2 radishes
1 cucumber
1 tbsp vegetable oil
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.
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 per serving
4 ServingsCalories 33kcal
Protein 0.47g
Carbohydrates 7g
Fiber 0.39g
Sugar 6g
Fat 3.84g
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