Shaved Cucumber Radish Dill Bowl (Printable)

Crisp shaved cucumbers and radishes with fresh dill, sunflower seeds, and tangy lemon dressing.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large English cucumbers
02 - 8 medium radishes

→ Fresh Herbs

03 - 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

→ Seeds

04 - 1/4 cup unsalted sunflower seeds

→ Dressing

05 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
08 - 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
09 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - Wash the cucumbers and radishes thoroughly. Using a mandoline slicer or vegetable peeler, shave the cucumbers and radishes into very thin, ribbon-like slices.
02 - Place the shaved cucumbers and radishes in a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped fresh dill and unsalted sunflower seeds.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, white wine vinegar, honey or maple syrup, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until fully emulsified.
04 - Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture. Gently toss with salad servers or spoons until all ingredients are evenly coated with the vinaigrette.
05 - Serve immediately in individual bowls for the crispest texture, or refrigerate for 10 minutes to enhance the refreshing flavors before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The ribbons of cucumber and radish catch the dressing beautifully so every bite is perfectly seasoned
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat but looks like something from a fancy restaurant
  • You can make it ahead and it actually gets better after sitting for twenty minutes
02 -
  • Do not salt the vegetables ahead of time or they will release too much water and become soggy
  • A mandoline creates the most uniform ribbons but a sharp vegetable peeler works perfectly fine
  • This salad is best served within two hours of making it while the vegetables still have their crunch
03 -
  • Use the widest setting on your mandoline for the most elegant ribbons that hold their shape
  • The salad tastes best at room temperature not straight from the refrigerator

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