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Sweet Cucumber and Radish Salad

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Sweet Cucumber and Radish SaladDitte Isager

Like it or not, cucumbers and radishes have become virtually seasonless. Here, they provide a lively, refreshing counterpoint to the meal's overall richness. What's more, the whole dish can be put together in mere minutes.

Cooks' note:

Salad can be madae 4 hours ahead and chilled, covered.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    25 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 large cucumber (1 pound)
1 bunch radishes
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Peel cucumber, then halve lengthwise and slice crosswise 1/4 inch thick. Cut each radish lengthwise into 8 wedges.

    Step 2

    Bring vinegar, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then stir in oil.

    Step 3

    Pour hot dressing over cucumbers and radishes in a bowl and stir, then let stand 10 minutes. Stir and season with salt before serving.

  2. What to drink:

    Step 4

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