Cucumber-Radish Salad with Lime Dressing

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Crisp cucumbers and radishes tossed in a bright lime-cilantro dressing for a refreshing, low-calorie side or light main. This international-inspired salads (vegetarian, vegan) ready in about 15 minutes pairs cucumber, radishes, red onion into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 95 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium, thinly sliced cucumber
• 1 cup, thinly sliced radishes
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced, 1 cup radishes, thinly sliced, and 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat all vegetables.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately for maximum crispness.