Why you'll love this radish sprout salad
- Cool and crunchy cucumber.
- Double radish: sliced radishes plus peppery sprouts.
- Bright lemon and dill.
- Fast: 10 minutes.
Grow radish sprouts
Soak 1 tablespoon of radish seed for 4 to 8 hours. Rinse and drain twice a day for 4 to 5 days. See the radish seed guide. Or grow radish microgreens in about 10 days.
Radish sprout salad tips
- Slice thin. A mandoline helps.
- Dress just before serving to keep it crisp.
- Taste and adjust lemon and salt.
Food safety
The FDA says higher-risk groups should not eat raw sprouts, and Health Canada advises everyone to cook them.12 Radish microgreens are a lower-risk swap for this salad.
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Radish Sprout and Cucumber Salad With Lemon Dressing
Vegan · European
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 6 radishes, thinly sliced
- ¼ small red onion, very thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 cup (about 30 g) radish sprouts or radish microgreens
Lemon dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp salt and black pepper
Method
- Whisk the dressing in a large bowl.
- Add the cucumber, radishes, onion and dill. Toss well.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes so the flavours mix.
- Top with radish sprouts just before serving.
Notes
- Less watery: salt the cucumber slices for 10 minutes, then pat dry.
- Creamy version: add 2 tbsp yogurt or sour cream to the dressing.
- Lower-risk option: use radish microgreens instead of raw sprouts.
Seeds in this article
Frequently asked questions
How do you make radish sprout salad?
Slice cucumber and radishes thinly, toss with a lemon dressing and herbs, and top with radish sprouts just before serving.
How long does cucumber radish salad keep?
It's best fresh. Without the sprouts, it keeps a day in the fridge but gets watery. Add sprouts right before serving.
What goes with radish sprout salad?
Grilled fish, chicken, burgers, curries and rice dishes. Its cool crunch balances spicy or heavy food.
Can I use other sprouts?
Yes. Broccoli, clover or alfalfa sprouts are milder. Mustard sprouts are even spicier.
Written by Michael
A passionate sprouting professional sharing practical tips for growing sprouts and microgreens at home. More about Michael
