Smashed Cucumbers and Radishes in Yogurt Sauce
Smashed Cucumbers and Radishes in Yogurt Sauce is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Combine garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl and let sit 5 minutes.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCombine garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl and let sit 5 minutes.
Whisk yogurt, oil, and sugar in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper.
Whisk in garlic mixture.
Using a rolling pin, meat mallet, or the flat side of a chef’s knife, lightly whack cucumbers and radishes so they begin to split apart (but not so forcefully that you smash them to smithereens).
Tear cucumbers and radishes into bite-size pieces with your hands and fold into yogurt mixture.
Season salad with more salt and lots and lots of pepper.
Transfer salad to an airtight container; cover and chill at least 2 hours.
Shake to combine before serving.
Salad can be made 3 days ahead.
Keep chilled.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
