This refreshing Tomato, Cucumber, and Radish Salad is a simple salad that is perfect for a summer day.

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You have just found the most amazing refreshing summer salad: Tomato, Cucumber, and Radish Salad. It is a simple and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer day. The combination of the juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and peppery radishes is a delight to the taste buds. The salad is also very healthy, as it is packed with vitamins and minerals.

The salad is made with simple ingredients that are easy to find. You will need tomatoes, an English cucumber, radishes, extra-virgin olive oil, rice vinegar or white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. You can also add some fresh mint leaves and scallions to the salad for an extra touch of flavor.

In addition to being delicious, this salad is also very healthy. The tomatoes are a good source of vitamins A and C, as well as lycopene, an antioxidant that has been shown to have cancer-fighting properties. The cucumber is a good source of vitamin K, which is essential for blood clotting. Radishes are a good source of potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure.

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper. To make the salad, simply combine the tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, green onions and mint in a large bowl.  Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.

The salad can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. It is a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish, or it can be enjoyed on its own as a light lunch or snack.

Here are some additional tips for making this salad:

• If you want to add some extra flavor, you can add a pinch of dried oregano or basil to the dressing.
• You can also add some crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese to the salad for a salty, tangy flavor.
• If you want to make a more substantial salad, you can add some cooked quinoa or lentils to the mix.

No matter how you make it, this salad is a refreshing and healthy way to enjoy the flavors of summer.

Recipe

Refreshing Tomato, Cucumber and Radish Salad

Servings: 4
4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. rice vinegar
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup of radishes, thinly sliced
1 cup of cherry or grape tomatoes, cubed
1 cup English cucumbers, cubed
¼ cup mint, chopped
4 scallions thinly sliced

In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper until well blended. Stir in the radishes, tomatoes, cucumbers, mint and scallions. Chill and serve.