Cucumber Radish Salad: Fresh and Easy Recipe

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Cucumber Radish Salad - One of my favorite summer salad recipes, this salad is crunchy, vibrant, and zesty and made with only a handful of fresh ingredients!

If you love a crunchy salad, this radish and cucumber salad has a ton! It’s fresh, vibrant, and totally crunchy made with zesty radishes, cool crisp cucumbers, red onions, and dill tossed in a light lemon dressing.

Salads like sliced cucumber salad, cherry tomato salad, cucumber tomato salad and this cucumber radish salad have so much flavor despite using just one or two veggies. They showcase each ingredient beautifully and they’re so easy to make.

If you have an abundance of garden cucumbers or radishes this year, this cucumber and radish salad with dill is a great way to use them up in this salad. It works as a light lunch, or a side dish for any main dish.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Quick and simple. This salad comes together in minutes.
Meal prep. Get ahead and slice your veggies early and toss when ready.
Loads of texture. So much crunchy goodness!
Customizable. Add extra seasoning, swap the herbs, use a different dressing, or substitute the radishes.

Ingredients for Cucumber Radish Dill Salad

Large cucumber: Thinly sliced. If using garden cucumber, peel the skin as it’s usually thick and bitter.
Radishes: You’ll need about 8-10 radishes, thinly sliced. If you prefer more radishes go ahead and use them. Don’t forget to scrub them clean!
Red onion: Finely diced, red onions add a nice mild pungent flavor.
Fresh dill: A pop of fresh herbs
Dressing: Olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

See the recipe card for the full information on recipe ingredients and quantities.

How to Make Cucumber Radish Salad

Step 1: Wash and slice the vegetables. To get even, thin slices, use a mandoline. If you have a veggie chopper you can use that to dice the onions if you like.

Step 2: Add the prepared cucumbers, radishes, onions, and dill into a large bowl.

Step 3: Drizzle in the olive oil and lemon juice, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss until everything is well coated.

Step 4: Let the salad sit in the fridge for about 15-20 minutes to give the flavors a chance to meld.

Step 5: Toss the salad again before serving. Enjoy!

Expert Tips

When you wash your vegetables, make sure to dry them too! You don’t want too much excess water pooling in the bottom of your bowl.
Use a mandoline to get even slices, otherwise use a sharp knife.
Letting the salad sit in the dressing gives the lemon juice a chance to soften the veggies just a bit while allowing them to absorb the flavors.
You can also use my apple cider vinegar dressing if you prefer.
For a creamy dressing, use sour cream instead of lemon juice and olive oil. You could also use it with lemon juice and add a bit of minced garlic. Greek yogurt works too.
Or use the creamy garlic dressing I use in my tomato salad with cheese.

Ways To Serve This Cucumber Radish Salad

This crispy, refreshing salad is the perfect summer salad for all your potlucks and BBQs! It pairs well with everything from the best smash chicken burger and juicy grilled beef kebabs to grilled lemon chicken thighs and a grilled ribeye steak.

You can also eat it on its own for lunch or snack!

Recipe FAQs

What protein can I add to this cucumber radish salad?

Some tuna would be great! You could also add grilled chicken or flaked salmon.

If I don’t like radish is there something else I can use?

You can always double up on the cucumbers or use diced avocado or tomatoes instead.

What type of cucumbers are best to use?

English cucumbers are a great choice because of their mild flavor and thin skin, but don't worry—regular garden cucumbers are just as delicious! Just make sure to pick firm, unblemished cucumbers to get the best taste.

Should I peel the cucumbers or leave the skin on?

It depends on your preference. Leaving the skin on adds color and crunch, while peeling them makes the salad smoother. If the skin is waxed or tough, it's best to peel them.

How do I properly slice the radishes and cucumbers for the best texture?

Slice cucumbers and radishes thinly for a nice balance. Use a mandoline for evenly thin slices if you have one, or a sharp knife works well too.

Is it better to make the salad in advance or fresh right before serving?

For the best flavor and texture, it's recommended to make it fresh just before serving. However, if you need to prepare it in advance, just keep the dressing separate until serving.

What are some variations or twists on the classic recipe?

Consider adding avocados for creaminess, feta cheese for saltiness, or nuts for crunch.

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