Cucumber Radish Yogurt Dill Salad (Printable)

Crunchy cucumbers and radishes tossed in a tangy yogurt dill dressing for a refreshing Mediterranean side.

# What goes in:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 6 radishes, thinly sliced

→ Dairy & Dressing

03 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
05 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

→ Herbs & Seasonings

06 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
07 - 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Using a sharp knife, thinly slice the cucumbers and radishes. Place them together in a large salad bowl and set aside.
02 - In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, chopped dill, minced garlic (if using), salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and fully combined.
03 - Pour the dressing over the sliced cucumbers and radishes. Gently toss everything together until all the vegetables are evenly coated.
04 - Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. For the best flavor, refrigerate the salad for about 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors develop. Garnish with additional fresh dill if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under fifteen minutes with zero cooking required, which means your kitchen stays cool and you stay happy.
  • The combination of creamy yogurt and peppery radish creates this addictive contrast that makes people go back for seconds without realizing it.
02 -
  • Salt your sliced cucumbers and let them drain in a colander for five minutes before dressing, otherwise the salad weeps water and turns soupy by the second serving.
  • Adding the dressing too far in advance is the fastest way to end up with a watery bowl, so if you are prepping ahead, keep vegetables and dressing separate until the last possible moment.
03 -
  • Toast a pinch of cumin in a dry pan for thirty seconds and sprinkle it over the finished salad for a smoky depth that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is.
  • Rubbing the bowl with a cut garlic clove before adding the yogurt infuses a subtle warmth without the raw bite that minced garlic can sometimes bring.

Return