Best 7 Japanese Crunchy Cucumber And Radish Salad Recipes

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Calling all cucumber and radish enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to Japan with this delightful recipe for Japanese Crunchy Cucumber and Radish Salad. This vibrant and refreshing salad is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring crisp cucumbers, crunchy radishes, and a tantalizing dressing that brings it all together. With its vibrant colors and harmonious blend of sweet, salty, and tangy notes, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. In this article, we'll take you step-by-step through the process of creating this delicious dish, providing helpful tips and variations along the way. So, grab your vegetables, gather your ingredients, and let's dive into the world of Japanese cuisine.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

JAPANESE STYLE CUCUMBER AND RADISH SALAD



Japanese Style Cucumber and Radish Salad image

Inspired by sunomono a Japanese salad often made with cukes and daikon radish. Posted for ZWT2. Cooking Light/June issue. Cooking time is time chilling!

Provided by katie in the UP

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced
8 radishes, sliced
1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Combine onion, radishes and cucumber in a medium bowl.
  • Combine vinegar and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl; stir until well blended.
  • Drizzle vinegar mixture over cucumber mixture, tossing to coat.
  • Cover and chill 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

JAPANESE CRUNCHY CUCUMBER AND RADISH SALAD



Japanese Crunchy Cucumber and Radish Salad image

A quick and easy side to a Japanese meal.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Other Salads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cucumber
1 bunch radishes
1 tsp vegetable oil
2 tsp rice vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. Thinly slice the cucumber and radishes, and arrange on a plate.
  • 2. Whisk together the vegetable oil and rice vinegar in a glass, and drizzle over the vegetables to serve.

JAPANESE RESTAURANT CUCUMBER SALAD



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Simple and easy to make, with a sweet and spicy dressing that adds a refreshing bite. This recipe comes from a lovely, now-elderly Japanese woman friend who was a second-generation immigrant and patiently endured internment during WWII as a young girl. The cucumber salad is similar to sunomo in Japanese restaurants, but a bit more assertive. The ingredients are available in the Asian or ethnic foods sections of most metropolitan grocery stores. If you're diabetic, use sugar substitute instead of sugar with the same results. Original recipe called for 1 teaspoon MSG also.

Provided by MARYLAUREN

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
1 teaspoon chili paste (sambal oelek)
salt to taste
2 large cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch slices

Steps:

  • Whisk sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chile paste, and salt together in a bowl. Add cucumbers and stir to coat. Allow salad to marinate for 30 minutes before serving at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 13.6 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

CUCUMBER AND RADISH SALAD WITH YOGURT AND CUMIN



Cucumber and Radish Salad With Yogurt and Cumin image

This is based on a recipe from Mark Peel's "New Classic Family Dinners." Slice the cucumbers and radishes as thin as you can. I use an inexpensive plastic Japanese mandolin for this. (Make sure to use the guard so you don't cut your fingertips!) I eat this as a salad and also as a delicious bruschetta or crostini topping.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 pound cucumbers, peeled if the skin is thick, preferably seedless (Japanese, Persian or hothouse)
Salt to taste
1 medium-size bunch radishes (about 5 ounces), trimmed and sliced very thin
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon black sesame seeds or nigella seeds (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/3 cup thick Greek style yogurt
1 small garlic clove, puréed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Chopped chives for garnish

Steps:

  • Cut the cucumbers in half and using a teaspoon, scoop out seeds if necessary. Slice paper-thin. Toss with a generous amount of salt and place in a colander over a bowl or in the sink for 10 minutes. Place in a bowl of cold water and swish them around, then salt again and let sit for another 10 minutes. Rinse and drain on a clean kitchen towel. Transfer to a salad bowl and add the radishes and sesame seeds or nigella seeds.
  • In a small bowl stir the cumin, pepper, turmeric and curry powder into the yogurt. Whisk in the garlic and lemon juice. Add salt to taste. Toss with the cucumbers and radishes, garnish with chopped chives and serve, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 46, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 348 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CRUNCHY RADISH & TOMATO SALAD



Crunchy radish & tomato salad image

Cheap to make and good for you too, this colourful side salad works well with curry

Provided by Roopa Gulati

Categories     Dinner, Side dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

350g tomato , chopped
3 red onions , finely chopped
1 cucumber , deseeded and diced
200g red radish , quartered
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp mustard seed
1 heaped tsp Dijon mustard
juice 2 limes
2 tsp caster sugar
1 red chilli , deseeded and finely chopped
handful mint leaves, shredded

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, heat the oil in a pan, then throw in the mustard seeds and cook until they start to pop. Tip the seeds into a bowl and allow to cool. Add the rest of the dressing ingredients to the bowl and whisk everything together.
  • Add the tomatoes, onions, cucumber and radish to the dressing, stir to coat, then allow to stand at room temperature for 10 mins before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

CRUNCHY CUCUMBER & RADISH SALAD



Crunchy cucumber & radish salad image

Add crunch and freshness to any Asian-inspired meal with this simple side dish

Provided by Emma Lewis

Categories     Dinner, Side dish

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1⁄2 cucumber
1⁄2 bunch radishes
2g vegetable oil
1 tsp rice wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Thinly slice the cucumber and radishes, and arrange on a plate.
  • Whisk together the vegetable oil and rice wine vinegar, and drizzle over the vegetables to serve.

CRUNCHY WATERCRESS, CUCUMBER & RADISH SALAD



Crunchy watercress, cucumber & radish salad image

A superhealthy, summery salad perfect for barbeques and picnic

Provided by Emma Lewis

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Supper

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cucumber
2x bags watercress
2x bags baby radishes , halved if large
6 tbsp natural yogurt
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove , crushed
sprig dill , leaves only, chopped

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, whisk together all the ingredients, then season. (This can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.) Peel the cucumber into long, thin strips with a vegetable peeler, discarding the seeded section. Just before leaving, arrange the watercress, cucumber and radishes in a portable container. Drizzle with dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 22 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.12 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use the freshest, most crisp cucumbers and radishes you can find.
  • Slice the cucumbers and radishes thinly and evenly so that they cook evenly.
  • If you don't have rice vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
  • Be careful not to overcook the vegetables, as they should still be slightly crunchy.
  • Serve the salad immediately after it is made, while the vegetables are still warm and crispy.

Conclusion:

Japanese crunchy cucumber and radish salad is a light, refreshing, and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy, sweet, or tangy, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this Japanese crunchy cucumber and radish salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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