Refreshing Cucumber and Radish Salad with Zesty Dressing
Brighten your meal with this vibrant Cucumber, Red Onion, and Radish Salad, a delightful medley of crisp vegetables and a tangy dressing. Perfect for warm weather gatherings, this salad is not only refreshing but also versatile enough to accompany any main dish. The original recipe from Bon Appetit Weekend Entertaining is adapted here to create a lighter oil dressing, allowing the fresh flavors of the ingredients to shine through. Serve it as a side dish or a light lunch to invigorate your palate with every bite.
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Servings
87.5
Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
Cucumber
1 (medium, peeled, thinly sliced)
Red Onion
1 cup (thinly sliced)
Red Radishes
4 (large, thinly sliced)
Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil
1/4 cup (as dressing)
White Wine Vinegar
2 tablespoons (for dressing)
Sugar
1 teaspoon (for dressing)
Dry Crushed Red Pepper
1/2 teaspoon (for dressing)
Instructions
1
In a large bowl, combine the peeled and thinly sliced cucumber, red onion, and radishes. This combination of crunchy vegetables will create a colorful base for your salad. You can prepare this mixture up to 3 hours in advance; simply cover it and chill in the refrigerator.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the vegetable or canola oil, white wine vinegar, sugar, and crushed red pepper. This dressing will provide a zesty kick to the salad. Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to your liking.
3
Just before serving, pour the dressing over the chilled vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
7.5g
Fat
5g
Carbs
0.75g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Refreshing Cucumber and Radish Salad?
It is a vibrant medley of crisp cucumbers, red onions, and radishes tossed in a zesty, light oil dressing.
How many calories are in this cucumber and radish salad?
Each serving contains approximately 87.5 calories.
Is this salad recipe vegan?
Yes, this recipe is vegan as it consists of fresh vegetables, oil, vinegar, sugar, and spices.
What are the primary ingredients for the salad base?
The salad base includes one medium peeled cucumber, one cup of red onion, and four large red radishes.
How should the vegetables be prepared?
The cucumber should be peeled and thinly sliced, while the red onion and radishes should also be thinly sliced.
What ingredients are in the zesty dressing?
The dressing is made from vegetable or canola oil, white wine vinegar, sugar, and crushed red pepper.
Can I use canola oil instead of vegetable oil?
Yes, you can use either vegetable oil or canola oil for the dressing.
How long can I store the vegetable mixture before serving?
You can prepare the vegetable mixture up to 3 hours in advance if you keep it covered and chilled in the refrigerator.
When should I add the dressing to the salad?
Pour the dressing over the chilled vegetable mixture just before serving to ensure the best texture.
Is the dressing for this salad spicy?
The dressing has a zesty kick due to the inclusion of 1/2 teaspoon of dry crushed red pepper.
How much fat is in this salad?
This salad contains 7.5g of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in this recipe?
There are 5g of carbohydrates per serving.
Does this salad contain protein?
Yes, it contains a small amount of protein, approximately 0.75g per serving.
What type of vinegar is best for this recipe?
White wine vinegar is recommended for the best flavor profile in the dressing.
Can I adjust the seasoning of the dressing?
Yes, you should taste the dressing and adjust it with salt and pepper to your personal preference.
What is the best way to mix the dressing?
Whisk the oil, vinegar, sugar, and red pepper together in a small bowl until well combined.
Is this salad suitable for summer gatherings?
Absolutely, it is described as perfect for warm weather gatherings because of its refreshing nature.
What was the inspiration for this recipe?
This recipe is adapted from Bon Appetit Weekend Entertaining, featuring a lighter dressing.
How many total ingredients are needed?
There are 7 primary ingredients required for this salad.
Should the cucumber be peeled?
Yes, the instructions specify using a peeled and thinly sliced medium cucumber.
How many radishes do I need?
The recipe calls for 4 large red radishes.
Can I serve this as a main course?
While it is a great side dish, it can also be served as a light, refreshing lunch.
What is the texture of the salad?
The salad is crunchy and crisp due to the combination of fresh cucumber, onion, and radishes.
Is there sugar in the dressing?
Yes, the dressing contains 1 teaspoon of sugar to balance the vinegar.
What tags apply to this recipe?
It is tagged as a salad, cucumber, radish, red onion, refreshing, vegan, side dish, summer, and healthy.
How should I toss the salad?
Toss the ingredients gently to coat them evenly with the dressing without bruising the vegetables.
Is this salad considered healthy?
Yes, it is a low-calorie, vegetable-based dish categorized under healthy recipes.
Can I use any other onion?
The recipe specifically calls for red onion to provide a distinct color and sharp flavor.
How much white wine vinegar is used?
The recipe requires 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar.
What is the serving suggestion?
Serve it immediately after tossing with the dressing to maintain the best flavor and crunch.