Creamy Cucumber and Radish Salad

Name: Creamy Cucumber and Radish Salad
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 bunch radishes, (sliced & cut into quarters); 1 English cucumber, (sliced & cut into quarters); 1 stem fresh dill, (chopped); 2 Tbsp mayonnaise, (I like to use avocado mayonnaise); 1 scallion, (chopped); salt, (to taste)

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Enjoy the Creamy Cucumber and Radish Salad with crunchy radishes, crunchy cucumbers, dill, eggs, and green onion in the comfort of your home. This refreshing salad comes together with very little effort and makes for a fabulous summer side dish. It’s a great way to keep things light and include something with a different flavor profile on the table.

Radish cucumber salad with green onion and dill on a white plate.

The Creamy Cucumber Radish Salad Recipe is a simple healthy salad, with a ton of flavor and a crunchy texture. This summery salad which is also perfect for the warmer months is great because it uses a handful of ingredients which include sliced cucumbers, crisp radishes, green onions, hard-boiled eggs, dill, and mayonnaise.

With fresh produce and in this case crunchy vegetables, there’s no other way to enjoy a green salad than to combine it with the best source of protein: free-range organic eggs! After the habit of only eating free-range organic eggs, the factory-cooked white eggs are almost impossible to consume. There is definitely a difference in flavor.

Eggs are considerably cheap compared to meat, are very easy to prepare, and keep you full for longer. Fresh salads and any other recipes that have eggs as a main ingredient are in my book of easy recipes.

Although this salad can be enjoyed in the summertime during the warm sunny days, it’s also perfect for spring when radishes and cucumbers are at their freshest point.

The perfect way to enjoy radishes is of course to add them to salad recipes. It’s one of my favorite ingredients in this simple recipe. The best part about this healthy dish is it’s quick and easy to make! You only need 20 minutes.

Why You’ll Love the Creamy Cucumber and Radish Salad

The salad ingredients are simple and can easily be found at the grocery store or farmers market.
This is a versatile salad. You can enjoy it as a healthy snack or layer it onto your morning toast to make an easy breakfast.
It’s a great side dish that makes the perfect addition to a summer potluck, BBQ, dinner, or picnic.
It’s the perfect summer salad to refresh you on a hot summer day
Crunchy salads have an amazing and cool texture that will make you want to eat more and more of them!
This is an easy, quick make-ahead dish.

Key Ingredients for the Creamy Radish Cucumber Salad

creamy cucumber radish salad ingredients with labels green onions dill eggs mayonnaise cucumber radishes and salt.

Radish: I have always used the red crunchy radishes. I’ve not tried this salad with other varieties, but it is one of the tastiest raw vegetables that you can eat. The red hue adds a vibrant pop of color to the salad.

Whole Eggs: I like brown free-range organic eggs as the taste is more appetizing but any other eggs will do.

Fresh Cucumbers: The cool cucumber will balance the peppery flavor of the radish.

Green Onions: Gives a delicious crunchy texture to the salad.

Fresh Dill: Adds a refreshing flavor which makes a great difference in this recipe.

Avocado Mayonnaise: This is the dressing that ties everything together.

Salt and black pepper to season, if you want. Usually, I find that the mayonnaise has just enough flavor as the salad dressing.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

How to Make Cucumber Radish Dill Salad

Step 1: Boil eggs

Place eggs in a large pot and boil them for 5-7 minutes on medium-high heat.

Step 2: Remove eggs from heat

Remove the eggs from heat, place in cold water, and set aside. Once cool, remove egg shells and chop them.

Chopped hard boiled egg on a wooden cutting board.

Step 3: Slice and chop the vegetables and fresh herbs

While eggs are boiling, slice radishes and cucumbers then cut them into quarters. Chop fresh dill and green onions.

Step 4: Mix everything with creamy dressing

Place radish slices, cucumber slices, onions, dill, and hard-boiled eggs in a large bowl and coat with avocado mayonnaise.

Salad ingredients in a glass bowl ready to combine with a spoon.

Step 5: Season and serve

Add salt and black pepper to your taste. You can chill in the fridge for an hour, do a final toss, serve, and enjoy!

Expert Tips

Green onions are the perfect choice in this recipe as they have a mild onion flavor. They don’t overpower the other ingredients like a red onion or white onion would.
Use English cucumbers or Persian cucumbers because of their thin skin and small seeds.
If you are using a regular cucumber, peel them because of the thicker skin and remove some of the seeds.
For best results, only add the dressing when you’re ready to serve. That’s because the cucumbers release excess water which makes the salad watery.
You can substitute the avocado mayonnaise with Greek yogurt, and creamy sour cream dressing for a tangy flavor.
If you prefer more flavor, you can add a little bit of fresh lemon juice.
Use a sharp knife or mandolin for uniform slices of cucumbers and radishes.
Chill the salad for at least an hour after making it because the longer it sits, the better it’ll taste as the flavors come together.

How to Store Leftover Creamy Cucumber Salad

The salad is best eaten right away. But if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
A bit of liquid from the cucumbers may accumulate at the bottom so just drain that off. Stir everything together again before serving.

Recipe FAQs

How do I cook the perfect hard-boiled egg?

Place eggs in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover the eggs by an inch. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil eggs for 5-7 minutes then turn off the heat. Drain the hot water and refill the pot with cold water. Let the eggs sit in the cool bath for 3-4 minutes. (This helps to peel the eggs easier).

What can l serve with the Cucumber Radish Dill salad?

This salad makes a perfect side dish and goes well with chicken, fish, steak, burgers, baked salmon, baked cod, baked tuna meatballs, or garlic butter shrimp.

Are cucumbers and radishes good for you?

Yes! Cucumbers are hydrating, low in calories, and rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, and magnesium. They support heart health and control blood sugar. Radishes are low in calories, high in fiber, and contain antioxidants, and minerals. They are a good source of vitamin C and contain calcium, supporting bone health.

Can you make the Radish, Cucumber, and Egg Salad ahead of time?

Yes, you can. However, store the vegetables and dressing separately then mix when you’re ready to serve. The cucumbers and radishes will end up absorbing the moisture of the dressing, soften, and make a soggy salad.

Radish cucumber salad in a bowl and close up on a spoon.

Enjoy some more summer salads from the blog:

The Classic Summer Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumbers is healthy, delicious, cool, and refreshing for the hot summer days.
This Simple Strawberry and Kiwi Salad with Summer Zest is refreshing, light, and full of fresh flavor.
Try the Easy Smoky Summer Fresh Corn Salad with Cilantro. It’s a tasty and healthy salad made using quality ingredients.
The Summer Berry Salad With Goat Cheese And Almonds makes the perfect summery salad that you’ll absolutely love.

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