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    Home » Salads

    Smoky Cucumber, Radish & Avocado Salad Recipe

    Published: Apr 15, 2015 · Modified: May 2, 2022 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 8 Comments

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    The fresh flavors of radishes, cucumbers and avocados highlight the flavors of springtime beautifully in this easy salad.
    Smoky Cucumber, Radish and Avocado Salad...A fresh, spring salad recipe with a smoky paprika dressing! 106 calories and 3 Weight Watchers PP | cookincanuck.com #vegan #vegetarian

    By most standards, I had pretty weird taste buds as a kid. My favorite appetizer was smoked oysters dipped in cocktail sauce, I adored toast with mayo and sardines, snacked on radishes whenever I could and ate raw chives straight from the garden at daycare. Surely I was the reason mouthwash was invented!

    Smoky Cucumber, Radish and Avocado Salad...A fresh, spring salad recipe with a smoky paprika dressing! 106 calories and 3 Weight Watchers PP | cookincanuck.com #vegan #vegetarian

    The thought makes me chuckle because my kids (okay, and most adults) cringe at the thought of at least half of those things. I get it. Sardines and radishes (don't worry, not together!) are not exactly the most mainstream flavors. But I just can't help it...their flavors take me straight back to my childhood and I can't resist reliving the memories that they invoke.

    Smoky Cucumber, Radish and Avocado Salad...A fresh, spring salad recipe with a smoky paprika dressing! 106 calories and 3 Weight Watchers PP | cookincanuck.com #vegan #vegetarian

    Clearly I'm on an avocado kick right now. My last two recipes, Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce and Seared Shrimp Salad with Jicama, Strawberries & Avocado, star the creamy fruit. With a dozen avocados in the fridge, we're throwing them into everything from enchiladas and tacos to panini and mini quesadillas.

    The crunchy, sharp radishes are the perfect foil for the creamy avocados and refreshing cucumber. If you don't use up all of the radishes in this salad, serve alongside other raw veggies with a dollop of hummus for dipping.

    Smoky Cucumber, Radish and Avocado Salad...A fresh, spring salad recipe with a smoky paprika dressing! 106 calories and 3 Weight Watchers PP | cookincanuck.com #vegan #vegetarian

    This salad is as simple as they come and takes no more than 10 minutes to put together. Next time I'll be making a double batch of smoked paprika dressing so that I can pour it over my usual lunchtime green salad.

    Other healthy springtime salads:

    Healthy springtime salad recipes | cookincanuck.com
    Grated Cauliflower Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing
    Strawberry & Kale Salad with Feta Cheese

    Smoky Cucumber, Radish & Avocado Salad Recipe

    The fresh flavors of radishes, cucumbers and avocados highlight the flavors of springtime beautifully in this easy salad.
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    Course: Salads
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 115kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups chopped English cucumber
    • 1 cup sliced radishes about 8
    • ½ avocado chopped
    • 2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley

    The Dressing

    • juice of ½ lemon
    • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon agave nectar or h ney
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
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    Instructions

    • In a serving bowl, combine the cucumber, radishes, avocado and parsley.
    • Toss with the dressing. Serve.

    The Dressing:

    • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, smoked paprika, agave nectar and salt.

    Notes

    Weight Watchers Points: 3 (Points+), 3 (Old Points)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.75Cup | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 9.2mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    Disclosure: This post contains links to my Amazon affiliate page. Any revenue made from sales through these links helps to support this blog. Thank you!

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      1. Colleen (Souffle Bombay)

        April 20, 2015 at 10:02 am

        Love that you used radishes! My dad grew them growing up (he always had a HUGE garden, And I SO didn't appreciate it back then...all I wanted was lettuce from the store with no dirt on it, lol) I have always enjoyed the unique crunch & heat of a radish! Gonna try this one out!

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      2. Rose | The Clean Dish

        April 16, 2015 at 6:03 pm

        It does sound like you had extraordinary palate for a child! Your parents must have been chuffed 😉 Easy to feed THIS kid haha! I'm on an avocado kick, too, so your recipe comes at the perfect time! Everything looks so fresh and delicious. Yum!

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      3. Heather | girlichef

        April 16, 2015 at 4:52 pm

        You know what? I LOOOVED radishes as a kid (even more so than now, I think)...so I totally get it. This smoky, crunchy, creamy salad sounds absolutely delicious!

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      4. KalynsKitchen

        April 16, 2015 at 5:54 am

        I love this combination of flavors!

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      5. The Food Hunter

        April 15, 2015 at 3:41 pm

        I see many uses for that smoked dressing! this salad is wonderful

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      6. Renee - Kudos Kitchen

        April 15, 2015 at 3:09 pm

        I love the juxtaposition of flavors and textures in this salad. I can't seem to get enough radishes lately so I'll definitely be trying your recipe.

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      7. Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch

        April 15, 2015 at 2:31 pm

        Wow, Dara - this is one of the prettiest salads I've seen lately! The colors just burst which makes me know this is something I definitely want to eat - soon! Love it!

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      8. Martha @ A Family Feast

        April 15, 2015 at 7:31 am

        I don't cook with radishes nearly enough! Love the addition of the smoked paprika in that dressing!

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