Creative twists on barbecue: Try a cucumber and radish salad
I discovered a recipe on TikTok for a delicious and simple salad perfect for a barbecue. Green cucumber combined with radish and corn proved to be an interesting alternative to traditional potato salads. The dressing, full of nuanced flavours, quickly won over my palate.
The cucumber and radish salad is not only delicious, but it's also packed with valuable nutrients. Cucumbers are low in calories and rich in water, making them ideal for a warmer day. Meanwhile, radishes are a good source of vitamin C, folic acid, and fibre, aiding digestion and strengthening the immune system.
Other salad ideas for grilled dishes
Salads and appetizers drizzled with olive oil are also excellent pairings for grilled meats, cheeses, or fish. Caprese with tomatoes and mozzarella with fresh basil is a classic, but you can also prepare a similar salad with watermelon and feta cheese. The combination of sweet and savory flavours perfectly excites the taste buds while pairing excellently with grilled chicken.
For pork neck or sausage, consider serving a salad with grilled vegetables such as bell pepper, zucchini, and eggplant. Simply drizzle them with olive oil, grape seed oil, or a thick sauce in the style of Greek tzatziki. A potato salad is always a great choice for a barbecue, especially when composed with pickled cucumbers, fried bacon, and fresh dill. Drizzle the whole dish with a light yogurt dressing.
Spicy addition to the TikTok salad
The TikToker suggests adding chili flakes. If you enjoy spicy flavours, you might also indulge in pickled hot peppers or a small spoonful of sriracha sauce. These additions beautifully enhance the salad's flavour.
Recipe for grilled cucumber and radish salad
You can make the salad with either greenhouse or field cucumbers. Greenhouse cucumbers only need to be washed thoroughly, while field cucumbers should also be peeled.
Ingredients:
- 2 long greenhouse cucumbers or 4 field cucumbers,
- 400 grams canned corn,
- 1 onion (red, white, or scallions),
- a bunch of radishes,
- 150 grams Greek yogurt,
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise,
- 1 teaspoon mustard,
- 1 tablespoon honey,
- juice of half a lemon,
- 2 cloves garlic,
- a bunch of dill,
- salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions:
- Wash the cucumbers and slice them thinly. Remove the leaves and roots from the radishes, wash, and slice them as well. Peel the onion and slice it thinly.
- Place the prepared ingredients in a large bowl. Add the drained canned corn.
- In a separate container, mix the yogurt with mayonnaise, mustard, honey, and lemon juice. Add the garlic, pressed through a garlic press, and finely chopped dill.
- Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix.
