Anti Inflammatory Garlic-Dill Yogurt Cucumber Radish Slaw
Cool, crisp, and creamy, this slaw is the kind of side dish that disappears fast — especially on a warm evening when you want something refreshing without a lot of fuss. Thinly sliced English cucumbers and radishes get salted and drained first, which pulls out excess moisture so the dressing clings beautifully instead of turning watery. The yogurt-based dressing is where the real magic happens: full-fat Greek yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a generous handful of dill come together into something tangy and herbaceous that tastes far more complex than the effort involved. A pinch of ground turmeric and freshly ground black pepper round out the dressing with two ingredients that are well-regarded for their role in an anti-inflammatory eating pattern, so every bite is doing a little extra work. Garlic adds a sharp, savory backbone that keeps the whole thing from feeling too mild. Scatter some torn fresh mint over the top before serving and you've got a dish that looks genuinely impressive. It serves four and comes together in well under an hour, making it an easy weeknight addition or a standout contribution to any spread.
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4 servings
For the slaw
- 2 medium english cucumbers, very thinly sliced (about ⅛ inch)
- 1 bunch radishes (about 8 oz), very thinly sliced
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt, divided
For the dressing
- ¾ cup plain full-fat greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, finely grated or minced
- ¼ cup fresh dill, roughly chopped
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, roughly torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the sliced cucumbers and radishes in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp of the salt, toss to coat, and let stand for 15 minutes until the vegetables have released some of their liquid.
- 2
While the vegetables rest, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, black pepper, turmeric, and remaining 1/4 tsp salt in a small mixing bowl until smooth and evenly combined.
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