Cucumber Salad with Radish and Lime Zest
Cucumber Salad with Radish and Lime Zest is the ultimate summer dish, brimming with crisp textures and vibrant flavors. This refreshing salad combines crunchy cucumbers and peppery radishes, all elevated by zesty lime. It’s perfect for outdoor gatherings or as a light snack that keeps you cool on hot days. Whip it up in just minutes, and watch it become the star of your table!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup radishes, quartered
- Zest of 1 lime
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Wash the cucumbers and radishes thoroughly. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds and chop radishes into quarters.
- 2. Grate the zest from one lime, avoiding the white pith.
- 3. In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and radishes. Sprinkle with lime zest and sea salt.
- 4. Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and toss gently until well coated.
- 5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added freshness, mix in herbs like mint or cilantro. - Diced avocados can be included for a creamy texture. - Substitute lime zest with lemon zest for a citrus twist.