• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

The Natural Nurturer

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Home
  • Info
    • About
    • Subscribe
    • Contact
  • Recipes
    • Recipes by Type
      • Breakfast
        • Muffins
        • Oatmeal
        • Pancakes & Waffles
      • Desserts
      • Dinner
      • Dips, Sauces & Spreads
      • How To
      • Salads
      • Side Dishes
      • Smoothies & Drinks
      • Snacks
      • Soups
    • Recipes by Diet
      • Dairy-Free
      • Gluten-Free
      • Grain Free
      • Nut-Free
      • Paleo
      • Vegan
      • Vegetarian
      • Whole30
    • Recipes by Cooking Method
      • Air Fryer
      • Instant Pot
      • Meal Prep
      • No Cook
      • Roasted
      • Slow Cooker
    • Recipe Search
    • Recipe Index
    • Recipe Stories
  • Shop
    • Ebooks and Meal Plans
    • Recommended Products
  • Blog
    • Food For Thought
Home » Recipes » Salads » Creamy Cucumber Radish Salad

Creamy Cucumber Radish Salad

By Taesha Butler May 4, 2022 4 Comments

Servings4 servings
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time0 mins
Jump to Recipe
5 from 2 votes

This cucumber radish salad is light, crunchy, and just downright refreshing. Easy to prep in about 10 minutes, the radishes are beautifully balanced with the cool cucumbers and creamy dill dressing. The perfect veggie side dish!

Creamy Cucumber radish salad in a bowl with two spoons.

It is on a white table with fresh radishes and fresh dill next to it.

Salads are the ultimate veggie side dish. Especially during the warmer months when it is too hot to cook and we would much rather be soaking up the sun than be in the kitchen cooking.

This cucumber radish salad combines two classic summer veggies into one delightful and easy salad that just hits the mark every time. No cooking required and prep is as simple as chopping up some veggies and making a quick creamy dill dressing! This cucumber radish salad is crisp, crunchy, and incredibly satisfying. The coolness of the cucumbers balances out the peppery bite of the raw radishes and the simple creamy dill dressing ties everything together.

This cucumber radish salad is naturally vegetarian and gluten free, but goes beautifully with chicken, fish, steak or burgers fresh off the grill!

A wooden cutting board with sliced cucumbers, sliced radishes and fresh dill and chives with a chef's knife.
Creamy dill dressing in a bowl with a whisk on a white table. There is a bowl with cucumbers and another with radishes next to it. Fresh dill is in the corner.

What kind of yogurt should I use for the creamy dressing?

I like using a whole milk or 2% plain Greek yogurt for this recipe. However, you can use any kind of plain Greek yogurt you like. Regular yogurt will not work as well in this recipe because it has too much liquid and the dressing will not be thick enough to coat the vegetables.

Suggested Adaptations

Use a different kind of cucumber. You can easily use English cucumbers in this radish salad without needing to change anything else. However, if you are using a regular cucumber, you will want to peel it and remove some of the seeds. To remove the seeds, cut the cucumber in half lengthwise then use a spoon to scoop out some of the seeds. Discard the seeds then slice the cucumber into thin half circles.

No yogurt? Instead of yogurt, you could use sour cream or a mixture of mayonnaise and either yogurt or sour cream.

No honey? I like to add a touch of honey to balance out the sour flavor of the yogurt and vinegar. Instead of honey you can use white sugar or any other sweetener of your choice to taste.

Don’t want to use a sweetener? You can also leave it out if you prefer, but the dressing will be a little tangier.

The ingredients for cucumber radish salad in a bowl before mixing.
Ingredients for cucumber radish salad in a bowl, mixed but before dressing is added.
Cucumber radish salad in a bowl with a spoon with the creamy dill dressing poured on top but not mixed in yet.

Tips for making Creamy Cucumber Radish Salad

  • Make it right before enjoying. Once the dressing is mixed with the cucumbers, the cucumbers begin to release liquid, so the salad is best when eaten right away. To make ahead, cover and store the vegetables and dressing separately in the refrigerator for up to a day. Toss with dressing, then serve.
  • Pay attention to what cucumber you use. I used Persian cucumbers in this recipe because their skin is thin and tender and the seeds are small. English cucumbers work well in this salad, but other kinds of cucumbers have different flavors and some have thicker skin and larger seeds that will both need to be removed before adding to this cucumber radish salad.
  • Use a mandolin to easily make thin sliced cucumbers and radishes. I actually don’t have one (I know, how is that possible!?), so I just used a sharp chef’s knife…but a mandolin is a super time saver in prepping this salad and creates extra thin and evenly sliced veggies.

Other easy veggie sides you’ll love

  • Lemony Kale + Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
  • Tex-Mex Roasted Cabbage Steaks with Avocado Sauce
  • Carrot Fries (Oven or Air Fryer)
  • Cauliflower Tots (Baked or Air Fryer)
  • Broccoli and Cauliflower Casserole
  • Mexican-Style Corn Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
  • Easy Zucchini Salsa

Did you try this salad recipe and now you’re hungry for more? 

Sign up so that my newsletter is delivered straight to your inbox. And be sure to follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for all kinds of veggie-loaded living ideas!

Creamy cucumber radish salad in a bowl with two spoons.
Print Recipe
5 from 2 votes

Creamy Cucumber Radish Salad

This cucumber radish salad is light, crunchy, and just downright refreshing. Easy to prep in about 10 minutes, the radishes are beautifully balanced with the cool cucumbers and creamy dill dressing. The perfect veggie side dish!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time0 mins
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: cucumber, radish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 94kcal
Author: Taesha Butler

Ingredients 

  • 4 mini or Persian cucumbers or one large English cucumber
  • 1 bunch radishes
  • 3 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dried dill
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh chives or ½ cup thinly sliced scallions
  • ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions 

  • Thinly slice radishes and cucumbers using either a sharp knife or a mandolin.
  • Place thinly sliced cucumbers, radishes, dill, and chives in a large bowl. Mix to combine.
  • In a separate bowl or large liquid measuring cup, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
  • Pour dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat. Once dressing is mixed with the cucumbers, the cucumbers begin to release liquid, so the salad is best when eaten right away.
  • To make ahead, cover and store the vegetables and dressing separately in the refrigerator for up to a day. Toss with dressing, then serve.

Notes

If you are using a regular (not Persian or English) cucumber, you will want to peel it and remove some of the seeds. To remove the seeds, cut the cucumber in half lengthwise then use a spoon to scoop out some of the seeds. Discard the seeds then slice the cucumber into thin half circles.
What kind of yogurt to use: I like using a whole milk or 2% plain Greek yogurt for this recipe. However, you can use any kind of plain Greek yogurt you like. Regular yogurt will not work as well in this recipe because it has too much liquid and the dressing will not be thick enough to coat the vegetables.
Instead of yogurt, you could use sour cream or a mixture of mayonnaise and either yogurt or sour cream.
Sweetener: I like to add a touch of honey to balance out the sour flavor of the yogurt and vinegar. Instead of honey you can use white sugar or any other sweetener of your choice to taste. You can also leave it out if you prefer, but the dressing will be a little tangier.

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 203IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutritional information is provided as an estimate only and may vary based on the product type, servings and other factors. If you are following a diet, please consult with a professional nutritionist or your doctor. Stay healthy!

Sharing is caring!

543 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Grain Free, No Cook, Nut-Free, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

Previous Post: « Tomato Arugula Pizza
Next Post: How to Store Asparagus (so it stays fresh!) »

Reader Interactions

    Leave a comment & rate this recipe Cancel reply

    Did you make this recipe? So good, right? It would mean the world to me if you left a comment and star rating so that more people can see how delicious veggie-loading can be. Plus, it helps me to see what recipes you are all loving so I can make more like them.

    Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback.

    Recipe Rating




    Comments

  1. Mikala

    May 10, 2022 at 6:18 pm

    I am not a huge radish fan, but like you said the cucumber and creaminess really balanced it so well!! My 4 yr old and I REALLYY loved this. So good!

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      May 10, 2022 at 9:06 pm

      I am so glad to that you both enjoyed it as much as we do, Mikala!

      Reply
  2. Erin

    May 18, 2022 at 11:22 pm

    5 stars
    Taesha, this was really tasty! My pickier kiddo even went back for seconds. It was nice to use radishes. Thanks for sharing. 😊

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      May 19, 2022 at 8:07 pm

      I am so glad, Erin! I agree, it is a nice different way to enjoy radishes that really makes them interesting to radish-iffy people! Thanks for taking the time to share.

      Reply

Primary Sidebar

Hi! I'm Taesha! I help busy people fall in love with healthy eating with my simple, family-friendly, veggie-loaded recipes. I believe vegetables can and SHOULD be delicious. Here, let me show you how!

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Categories

Newsletter

Subscribe to our email list.

Never miss a new veggie-loaded recipe or natural living rambling.

Once you have subscribed, you will receive an email asking you to confirm. Please click "yes" and you'll be added to my list. And just my list. Your privacy is important and I totally respect it. I won't be sharing your email with anyone else....no matter how nicely they ask.

Footer

As seen in…

As seen in brand wall collage

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

© 2023 The Natural Nurturer - Privacy Policy - Accessibility Policy - Support by Foodie Digital