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Spring Radish, Cucumber & Herb Salad in Jar

This recipe combines some of the most popular spring ingredients: radishes, cucumbers, and fresh herbs. The result is a bright, refreshing, and convenient everyday salad.

Best in season: Spring
Time
25 min
Yield
4 jars
Difficulty
Easy
Updated
March 28, 2026
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Recipe at a glance

A crisp spring vegetable mix with radish, cucumber, and fresh herbs — a quick refrigerator salad.

Ingredients

What you will need

Below is the ingredient list for this recipe with the base proportions. It is convenient to prepare everything you need in advance so the cooking process goes more smoothly and without rushing.

Before you start

There are 8 items in the list. It is convenient to check that everything is ready first and only then move on to the cooking steps.

  • radishes
    350 g
  • cucumbers
    350 g
  • dill
    20 g
  • green onions
    40 g
  • 9% vinegar
    35 ml
  • sugar
    1 tbsp
  • salt
    0.5 tsp
  • water
    200 ml
Step by step

How to make it

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Preparation path

This recipe has 4 steps. It is easiest to follow them in order without jumping between stages.

Recipe time: 25 min
1

Slice the Vegetables

Slice the radishes and cucumbers into thin rounds, and finely chop the herbs.

2

Prepare the Marinade

Dissolve salt and sugar in warm water, then add vinegar.

3

Assemble in a Jar

Layer the vegetables and herbs in a clean jar.

4

Chill

Pour in the marinade, close the lid, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Frequently asked questions

What people often ask about this recipe

How long does the salad last?

Up to 3–4 days in the refrigerator.

Can I adjust the proportions?

Yes, but keep the balance of acid, salt, and liquid.

What to watch for

Common problems for this recipe

These pages help with situations that often come up during preparation, drying, or storage. Each one opens a separate page with an explanation.

soft cucumbers that are no longer crispcucumbers feel gritty or squeaky after pickling
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Marinade calculator

Quickly recalculate water, salt, sugar, and vinegar for a different jar count.

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Vinegar converter

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Problems and solutions

Cloudy brine, soft vegetables, lids, mold, and other frequent situations.

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