Vegan radish and cucumber salad

Vegan radish and cucumber salad with radishes, cucumber, dill, cider vinegar and olive oil: a fresh, crunchy salad for light cooking and fresh flavours.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 5 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 5 min
• Calories: 45 kcal per serving
• Protein: 1 g
• Fat: 2 g
• Carbs: 4 g

Ingredients

• 1 bunch of radishes
• ½ cucumber
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 pinch of pepper
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 pinch of salt
• 2 sprigs of fresh dill

Method

You’ll need: chopping board · knife · mixing bowl

1. Wash the radishes thoroughly and slice them thinly. Slice the cucumber thinly as well.
2. Rinse the dill, shake it dry and chop it finely. That way its flavour spreads evenly through the salad.
3. Mix the radishes, cucumber and dill loosely in a bowl. Make sure everything is well distributed.
4. Add the cider vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper to the salad. Mix briefly and gently so the slices stay crunchy.
5. Leave the salad to stand for a few minutes. That way the acidity, seasoning and fresh flavours come together a little better.
6. Taste once more and serve the vegan radish and cucumber salad straight away.

Good to know

So simple and so good: this salad is all about freshness, crunch and a delicate acidity. Just the thing when you want something light and crisp.

Swaps

Cider vinegar → lemon juice (more vitamin C, fresh flavour) Olive oil → diced avocado (adds fibre and makes it more filling) Salt → finely chopped celery leaves (more flavour, so you need less salt) Cucumber → celery (more fibre, a firmer bite)

Allergens

The recipe is naturally free from most of the classic allergens. Radishes, dill or vinegar can be a little irritating for a sensitive stomach, so season mildly for children, and during pregnancy make sure the vegetables are thoroughly washed.

Frequently asked questions

Which vitamins are in radishes and cucumber?

Radishes mainly provide vitamin C and a little folate. Cucumber contains smaller amounts of vitamin K and potassium, but is mostly water.

What does dill bring nutritionally?

Dill contains vitamin K and small amounts of essential oils, among other things. Since the amount used is usually fairly small, its contribution to the nutrients stays modest.

Is cider vinegar especially good for your health?

Cider vinegar mainly provides acidity and flavour. In the salad, it's mainly about the flavour.

Why use olive oil in a salad like this?

Olive oil provides monounsaturated fatty acids, mainly oleic acid, and goes well with raw vegetables. It also softens the acidity of the vinegar.

What if raw radishes and cucumber don't agree with you?

That varies a lot from person to person: cucumber is often found mild, while the heat of raw radishes can be a bit much for sensitive people. If that's you, use fewer radishes and season gently.

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