Cucumber Radish Dill Vinaigrette (Printable)

Refreshing mix of cucumbers, radishes, and dill vinaigrette for a light, flavorful spring salad.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 6 radishes, thinly sliced
03 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced

→ Vinaigrette

04 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
06 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
07 - 1 teaspoon honey
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, radishes, and scallions.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and chopped dill until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
03 - Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
05 - Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with extra dill if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat, no cooking required, which means dinner crisis averted on busy weeknights.
  • The dill vinaigrette is so fresh it tastes like you picked the herbs five minutes ago, and it works with almost anything grilled or roasted.
02 -
  • Don't slice your vegetables more than thirty minutes ahead or they'll start releasing water and diluting your vinaigrette—timing is everything with a salad this simple.
  • The emulsification in the vinaigrette actually matters; if you just dump oil and vinegar together without the mustard and honey doing their job, you'll end up drinking vinegar on the bottom and oil on top, which defeats the whole purpose.
03 -
  • If your radishes are particularly peppery or you're serving people who aren't expecting that heat, slice them a little thicker or toss them with a tiny pinch of sugar five minutes before serving to soften their edge.
  • Use a really sharp knife or a mandoline for your vegetable slicing—dull blades crush the cells and make everything weepy and sad instead of crisp.
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