Cucumber Radish Salad with Creamy Chive Dressing Recipe
A refreshing and crisp Cucumber Radish Salad tossed in a creamy chive dressing, perfect for a quick and healthy side dish or light snack. This easy-to-make salad combines the crunch of mini cucumbers and radishes with a tangy, creamy dressing made from sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and fresh chives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 6 mini cucumbers, sliced
- 2 bunches radishes, sliced
- ¼ cup minced chives
Dressing
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (can be light)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Chop Veggies: Slice the mini cucumbers and radishes into thin pieces and mince the chives finely to prepare fresh ingredients for your salad.
- Combine Vegetables: Add the sliced cucumbers, radishes, and minced chives into a large salad bowl, preparing the base for your salad.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy to create the chive dressing.
- Toss Salad: Pour the creamy chive dressing over the mixed vegetables in the salad bowl and toss well to ensure all pieces are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste and crunch.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use light mayonnaise and reduced-fat sour cream.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste depending on your preference.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to a day.
- Optional: Add fresh herbs like dill or parsley for extra flavor.
