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Cucumber radish salad in a bowl garnished with feta, fresh mint and dill.
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5 from 1 vote

Cucumber Radish Feta Salad

This Cucumber Radish Feta Salad is basically summer in a bowl. It’s crisp, refreshing, herby, and just a little bit salty thanks to creamy feta. It comes together in minutes and always impresses, especially when those farmers' market radishes are at their peak.
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Seasonal
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 4 Small Servings
Author: Luay Ghafari
Cost: $5

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 Persian cucumbers
  • 2 Radish bunches (greens removed, roots trimmed)
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt - May need more to taste
  • 2 tbsp Fresh mint (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh dill (chopped)
  • 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper
  • ¼ cup Greek feta (crumbled)
  • Mint leaves and dill fronds for garnish

Instructions

  • Slice. Using a mandoline, thinly slice 4 Persian cucumbers and 2 Radish bunches (greens removed, roots trimmed). You can also use a sharp knife, but a mandoline makes quick work of this task.
  • Salt. Toss the slices in a large bowl with 1 tsp Kosher salt. Let it sit for about 15 minutes. This pulls out excess moisture.
  • Drain Excess Water. Either spoon it out or place the veggies in a sieve and press gently to extract more.
  • Assemble. Place your drained cucumber and radish slices into a mixing bowl. Add 2 tbsp Fresh mint (chopped), 2 tbsp Fresh dill (chopped), 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp Lemon juice and ¼ tsp Black pepper.
  • Toss. Toss well, then taste and season with more salt and freshly cracked black pepper if needed.
  • Plate and Garnish. Plate and top with ¼ cup Greek feta (crumbled) and extra Mint leaves and dill fronds for garnish.

Notes

Refer to the post above for step-by-step recipe photos. 
Ingredient Notes:
  • Cucumbers: I love using crisp and thin-skinned Persian cucumbers. They are perfect for salads. English cucumbers are a good backup. 
  • Radishes: I prefer the classic red radishes that are available year-round.  But if you can find colorful radishes (also called Easter Egg radishes), use those! 
  • Fresh Herbs: I personally really enjoy the combination of fresh dill and fresh mint. It’s a combination I go back to often, but do feel free to use whatever herbs you have on hand or you prefer. Fresh parsley would work nicely here, too.

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 924mg | Potassium: 640mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 1mg