Macadamia Free Basil-Pesto Radish & Cucumber Salad

Total time25 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.9

(8)

Macadamia Free Basil-Pesto Radish & Cucumber Salad

Crisp cucumbers and peppery radishes get an unexpected upgrade here, coated in a vibrant, herb-forward pesto that comes together in minutes. The pesto skips the nuts entirely — no pine nuts, no cashews, and definitely no macadamias — relying instead on fresh basil, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, and good olive oil to build serious depth of flavor. That combination produces a loose, bright-green sauce with real herb texture that clings to every thin-sliced round in the bowl. The quick salt-and-rest step for the vegetables is a small but smart move, drawing out excess liquid so the pesto coats cleanly rather than turning watery. The result is a salad that feels light and refreshing but punchy enough to hold its own alongside grilled proteins or as a standalone lunch. It's the kind of dish that looks impressive on a platter but asks almost nothing of you in the kitchen.

About Fig

Fig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.

Learn more →

Ingredients

4 servings

For the pesto

2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
¼ cup fresh parsley leaves
2 cloves garlic, peeled
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
½ tsp fine sea salt

For the salad

2 medium english cucumbers, thinly sliced into rounds
1 bunch radishes (about 10–12), thinly sliced
¼ tsp fine sea salt

For serving

2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, torn (optional)

Instructions

1
Place the cucumber rounds and sliced radishes in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt, toss to coat, and let stand for 10 minutes until the vegetables release some of their liquid.
2
While the vegetables rest, combine the basil leaves, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, and sea salt in a food processor. Pulse 8–10 times until the herbs are roughly chopped.

Want the full recipe?

Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!