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Fresh Cucumber Radish Salad with Mint

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A quick, easy, and refreshing side dish featuring crisp cucumbers, peppery radishes, and fresh mint tossed in a light lemon and olive oil dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (preferably English cucumbers)
  • 10–12 radishes, thinly sliced (red or watermelon radishes)
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Wash cucumbers and radishes thoroughly. Slice both cucumbers and radishes paper-thin, about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick.
  2. Rinse fresh mint leaves and pat dry. Stack leaves, roll tightly, and finely chop.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and honey or maple syrup. Add sea salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  4. Place sliced cucumbers and radishes in a mixing bowl. Pour dressing over the top. Add chopped mint and gently toss everything together using salad tongs or two forks.
  5. Optionally, let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to marry, or serve immediately for maximum crunch.

Notes

For less watery cucumbers, sprinkle a pinch of salt over them and let drain on a paper towel before mixing. Use a mandoline slicer for uniform thin slices but be careful. Avoid overdressing to keep the salad light and crisp. Fresh mint leaves should be bright and fragrant. Serve immediately for best texture or let sit 5-10 minutes for flavors to meld. Dressing can be kept separate if making ahead to maintain crunch.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, radish salad, mint salad, fresh salad, summer side dish, healthy salad, quick salad, easy salad

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