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    The Yummy Bowl » Recipes » Seasonal Recipes

    Creamy Cucumber Salad With Radishes

    Sep 19, 2021 · Modified: Dec 21, 2022 by Julia | The Yummy Bowl · This post contains affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Creamy Cucumber Salad has only 5 ingredients, comes together in seconds, and is the most refreshing salad for your BBQ meats. Loaded with cucumbers, dill, onion, and radishes this salad is bursting with flavors and good for you nutrients.

    If you like easy and fresh salad recipes please take a look at my similar recipes such as Cabbage and Cucumber Salad With Dill and refreshing Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad. And I can't forget about one of the most popular recipes on this blog Marinated Cucumber And Tomato Onion Salad.

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    There is a skip-to-recipe button in the top left corner along with a clickable table of contents list (just below) that will quickly take you to the part you are more interested in. Enjoy!

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    • Why It's Yummy
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Tips
    • FAQ
    • Easy Side Dish Salad Recipes
    • Creamy Cucumber Salad With Radishes

    Why It's Yummy

    • Perfect side dish - this refreshing and light cucumber salad is best enjoyed with grilled meats, poultry, seafood, and pasta bake.
    • Easy and quick - it only takes 5 main ingredients and 5 minutes to make.
    • If you love this creamy cucumber salad you should definitely try these next: Avocado Corn Salad, Potato Salad, Cabbage and Cucumber Salad.
    top shot of a bowl of cucumber salad

    Ingredients

    • Yogurt - any plain natural yogurt, such as greek yogurt. Sub with vegan options (e.g. coconut or soy). Sour cream (at least 20%) is another alternative.
    • Cucumbers - the following cucumbers are perfect for salads, they are juicy and skin not bitter: Dutch, English cucumber, and Persian cucumber (usually more expensive). For the creamy salad, I like to peel the skins anyway as it just tastes better when soft and creamy.
    • I like to use aromatics a lot in pretty much any dish, a combination of dill and green onions works great here. This is the optimal amount that is not overpowering and most folks can eat. However, if I would prepare the creamy cucumber salad only for myself I’d add at least 3 tablespoons of dill and extra green onions.
    • Sugar – For a low-carb version prepare the marinade with a sugar replacement, such as erythritol or stevia. For sweeter brine add more tablespoons of sugar or sugar replacement. 

    Instructions

    Let's see how to prepare this creamy cucumber salad with radishes in just under 10 minutes!

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    Slice the cucumbers and radishes as thinly as possible, preferably with a mandolin. Transfer to a large bowl.

    Add chopped dill, spring onion.

    slices radishes cucumbers dill and spring onions in a bowl without dressing

    In a separate bowl or mason jar, whisk yogurt or sour cream, salt, and pepper. Add sugar here if you are used to this in salads.

    It is not necessary but will make other flavors stronger. You'll only need about ½ teaspoons.

    mayonnaise dressing in a glass bowl for cucumber salad

    Pour over the salad ingredients, stir to combine.

    Season again with salt and pepper if needed.

    Enjoy right away.

    Serving Suggestions

    I love to serve this salad with grilled meat or veggies and casseroles. Some of our favorites include fulfilling Hamburger Casserole, veggie lover favorite Gluten Free Eggplant Parmesan and ultra cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole.

    Here are some of my recommendations:

    • Easy Pork Tenderloin With Berry Sauce | Lingonberry Sauce
    • Creamy Chicken Cheddar Cheese Sauce
    • Barbecue Slow Cooker Ribs
    • Pan Seared Pork Chops With Herbs

    ALL DINNER recipes.

    Tips

    • Chill the ingredients - keep all the cucumber salad ingredients in the fridge except seasoning before use. This way you will be able to enjoy the salad right away without needing to refrigerate after combining.
    • Sweating cucumbers - I do not neccessarily "sweat’’ sliced cucumbers everytime before using them in a salad. English or Dutch cucumbers that I have used so far all my life have not had THAT much excess water that needs to be removed. The juicy-cucumber-watery-juice that releases when combined with yogurt and other ingredients is the BEST actual dressing itself. Fresh and refreshing. If you prefer them drier or want to preserve the salad for longer, you can slice the cucumbers and place them in a mesh strainer or wire rack with a sprinkle of salt and leave them for few hours to get the water out.
    • Make ahead - That being said, I prepare all my salads on the day and consume them within 2 days, and they are fresh and with great flavor. There is no good of making a salad many days in advance, it is just not the same flavor, my friends.
    • Can be made with sugar replacement such as erythritol or stevia.
    • How to store - Best to be stored in the fridge in a jar or air-tight container for up to 2-3 days. 
    cucumber salad with radishes closeup shot on a wooden spoon

    FAQ

    Should you peel cucumbers for a salad?

    You don’t need to peel the cucumbers for a salad, it is optional. But depends on the type of cucumbers used - Dutch, English, or Persian cucumbers have thin and not bitter skin that makes them perfect to use in salads. 

    Smaller, homegrown cucumbers can have thicker skin that is advisable to be removed but not necessary as well. 

    How far ahead can you cut cucumbers?

    The best way to have the freshest cucumbers for consumption is to wash and cut them right before you are going to eat them. Whole cucumbers will remain fresh for a week or two in the fridge however sliced cucumbers only for a couple of days.

    Is the skin on a cucumber poisonous?

    The cucumber skin is not poisonous itself however you do need to wash them with soapy water before use as you would with any vegetable or fruit bought from the store or market. Mass production retailers do use different methods for growing their produce so it is necessary to make sure no toxins or bacteria is left on a cucumber before you consume it.

    I hope you'll enjoy this creamy cucumber salad and if you make this recipe, please let me know down below in the comments or by tagging @theyummy_bowl under your picture on Instagram.

    Thank you for reading,

    Love,

    Julia

    Easy Side Dish Salad Recipes

    • Marinated Vegetable Salad
    • Healthy Bean Sprout Salad
    • Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Chickpea and Feta
    • Healthy Purple Cabbage Salad With Almond

    For all my Salad Recipes click here.

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    Creamy Cucumber Salad With Radishes

    Creamy Cucumber Salad has only 5 ingredients, comes together in seconds, and is the most refreshing salad for your BBQ meats. Loaded with cucumbers, dill, onion, and radishes this salad is bursting with flavors and good for you nutrients.
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    Author: Julia | The Yummy Bowl
    Course: Salad, Side Dish
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4 side dish portions
    Calories: 40kcal

    INGREDIENTS

    • 2 English cucumbers peeled or unpeeled, sliced thin
    • 8 medium radishes sliced thin
    • 3 tablespoons plain yogurt or sour cream
    • 2 stalks of green onion sliced thin
    • 2 tablespoons dill finely chopped
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • ½ teaspoon sugar optional

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Slice the cucumbers and radishes as thinly as possible, preferably with a mandolin. Transfer to a large bowl.
    • Add chopped dill, spring onion.
    • In a separate bowl or mason jar, combine yogurt or sour cream, salt, and pepper. Add sugar here if you are used to this in salads. It is not necessary but will make other flavors stronger. You;ll only need about ½ teaspoons.
    • Pour over the salad ingredients, stir to combine. Season again with salt and pepper if needed.
    • Enjoy right away.
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    NOTES

    • Should you peel cucumbers for a salad? You don’t need to peel the cucumbers for a salad, it is optional. But depends on the type of cucumbers used - Dutch, English, or Persian cucumbers have thin and not bitter skin that makes them perfect to use in salads.
      Smaller, homegrown cucumbers can have thicker skin that is advisable to be removed but not necessary as well.
    • How far ahead can you cut cucumbers? The best way to have the freshest cucumbers for consumption is to wash and cut them right before you are going to eat them. Whole cucumbers will remain fresh for a week or two in the fridge however sliced cucumbers only for a couple of days.

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    Nutrition Facts
    Creamy Cucumber Salad With Radishes
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 40
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Julia

      September 20, 2021 at 7:13 pm

      5 stars
      We are absolutely in love with this creamy cucumber salad and make this often to serve with grilled meats and chicken cutlets.

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