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A super fresh cucumber radish fennel salad made with just a few simple ingredients. Quick + easy. Crunchy + flavorful.
I had this salad many years ago at a farm to table restaurant in Portland, Oregon. While I can’t even remember the name of the place, I definitely remember this salad.
It’s summer, and this refreshing + crispy salad totally hits the spot. It’s a nice addition to any summer time meal.
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How to make cucumber radish fennel salad
There really isn’t much to it. Make your salad dressing, slice your veggies, and let sit for a couple of hours. That’s it. So easy.
Here’s what you’ll need:
❤️ cucumbers…so fresh + crunchy. Persian cucumbers are my absolute favorite. You can also you regular cucumbers or the long, skinny English ones.
❤️ radishes… give a little bit of a peppery + spicy taste.
❤️ fennel… if you haven’t eaten raw fennel, you’re missing out. It has a mildly sweet, anise-like flavor. So good.
❤️ the dressing…. a simple mix of olive oil, vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), and salt + pepper.
❤️ fresh herbs… I like to use dill + chives, but you can use basil, parsley, or cilantro, if that’s what you have.
For best results, I recommend using a mandolin slicer, if possible, to make all your slices uniformly thin.
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If you’re like me, you don’t want to spend a ton of time in the kitchen when the weather is beautiful outside. This simple salad requires less than 10 minutes of prep and can be stored in the fridge for a couple of days.
The vinegary pickled flavor with just a hint of sweetness is perfectly balanced. It’s one of those go-to summer recipes that goes with just about anything you serve. We’ve been making it every week and eating it for either lunch or dinner with a simple protein like chicken or fish. You can also double or triple the recipe for your next backyard gathering.
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Cucumber Radish Fennel Salad
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 3–4 servings 1x
Description
A super fresh cucumber, radish, and fennel salad made with just a few simple ingredients. Quick + easy. Crunchy + flavorful.
Ingredients
for dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil (THIS is my favorite organic brand)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (I use THIS)
- 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup
- salt + pepper, to taste
for salad
- 3–4 Persian cucumbers (or 2 regular cucumbers or one long English cucumber)
- 6 radishes
- 1/2 small fennel bulb
- handful of fresh herbs, chopped (dill, chives, basil, parsley, or cilantro)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and sweetener. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Slice cucumber, radishes, and fennel very thinly. preferably using a mandolin. Toss with dressing and sprinkle with fresh herbs.
- Allow to sit in fridge for a couple of hours to soak up dressing. Enjoy!
Notes
You can experiment with using lemon juice or any other vinegar you like in place of the apple cider vinegar.
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The recipe looks delic. It’s also so simple. Cant wait to try it
Thank you