We’re down to the last few days of summer, so we’re embracing refreshing salads while we can. That’s where one of our favorite cooling recipes comes in: this crisp Cucumber Radish Salad.
With our September cleanse in its first full week, we’re looking at detox-friendly veggies that can help ease the body through detox. Radishes might just be the perfect cleanse food. They’re known for cleansing the liver, improving digestion, and preventing constipation. And they’re also a great source of vitamin C, fiber, and potassium!
Cucumber is a classic addition to any salad when you’re looking for some extra crunch and hydration. Their mild flavor helps contrast the spicy bite of the radishes, and their water content is a huge bonus. Plus they have the added benefit of silica, a trace mineral that is hard to get from other foods. Silica helps with maintaining the health of your nails, hair, and connective tissue.
This salad isn’t just crunchy, it’s also super creamy. Diced avocado’s velvety texture balances out the crispy and watery cucumbers and radishes. It’s topped off with fresh herbs that add some brightness (which also brings in some added minerals and detox benefits). All in all, you end up with a well-balanced, nutritious, and satisfying salad!
Enjoy this crunchy, creamy salad chilled on a hot afternoon. It’s a fresh and delicious way to cool down and feel rejuvenated.
What’s on your fall cleanse menu? Let us know in the comments! We love hearing from you.
With love and spicy radishes,
The Conscious Cleanse Team
Cucumber Radish Salad
Yield: 2 Servings
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cucumber, skins on, diced
- 1 cup radish, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- ¼ cup fresh herb of choice (cilantro, dill, mint or parsley would be delicious)
- 2 tbsp lime or lemon juice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions:
In a large bowl, toss together cucumber, radish, avocado, herbs, lime juice, vinegar, olive oil until well combined. Avocado should become creamy but still chunky. Add salt and pepper to taste. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving.
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This sounds yummy. I love radishes also. I can see this dish becoming a springtime staple for me.
Yay. So glad to hear it!
I found your website on my yoga down load account. I have not signed up for a cleanse session but I have downloaded your book and I am hooked. I receive many cooking periodicals but yours is the one I continually refer to. I love your recipes!! So fresh and delicious!! I’m glad you post new recipes as a update to the recipes in your book!! I was never a green drinker before reading your book, and now I look forward to it everyday!! Your psychology makes sense and is very easy to follow!! Made your cucumber radish salad with your turkey spinach burgers for dinner tonight. Delish!!
Thank you,
Sue
Oh that is so great to hear, Sue! Thanks so much. Enjoy it. xo, Jules
So good!! I was out of lemons so used a lemon olive oil and extra vinegar. Also added chickpeas for some extra protein. Winner. Thanks!
Yay! So glad to hear it. I love the idea of adding chickpeas too. Good one!
Julie, I love your recipe pages, they are bright beautiful and vibrant… my new favorite is the radish salad!
I was wondering tho, I see you can tweet it, pin it etc… but is there also an icon to print it?
I like to add these to my cookbooks. Thanks, pam
Thank you Pam! Glad you’re enjoying the recipes. :) We are working on a ‘Print’ function in the next phase of our new website. Thanks for the note.
Recipe sounds amazing! I’m allergic to cucumbers… what would you recommend as a replacement?
How about jicama?
We pulled half of the ingredients out of our garden. This was delicious. We’re going to give this a shot. Knowing Jules from a lifetime ago I have complete faith.
Hi Chris, Yay! We’re so glad you’re trying it, especially with ingredients fresh from your garden. YUM! Let us know what you think.