CUCUMBER SALAD / A REFRESHING AND DELICIOUS CUCUMBER SALAD FROM MIDDLE EASTERN CUISINE
Both yoghurt and Cucumber define summer season. This delicious creamy cucumber salad feels divine with any type of snack, whether vegetarian or meaty. Yoghurt based salads and dips are essential parts of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Cuisine and this salad is not an exception
This salad has yoghurt dressing, so this is an healthy option unlike mayo based dressing. Sliced cucumber and spring onions give this salad, crisp and firm texture. Mint and coriander leaves go very well with yoghurt increasing freshness and aromas. Little bit minced garlic adds sharpness that magically contrast with the sourness of yoghurt. Yoghurt and cucumber have cool effects on stomach, so good for our digestive system. This salad is very easy to make with easily available ingredients in our refrigerator
Prep Time – 5 minutes
Making Time – 5 minutes
Ready in 10 minutes
Type – Salads/Accompaniments/Dips
Cuisine – Middle Eastern/Mediterranean
Author – Bharti Dhawan
● INGREDIENTS REQUIRED
• Thick yoghurt /Greek yogurt – 1 bowl /400 g
• Seedless/English cucumber – 1 large
• Spring onion – 1-2 nos (depending on size)
• Parsley/Coriander Leaves – 1 tbsp
• Mint leaves – 1 tsp
• Garlic – 1 no (minced)
• Salt – to taste
• Pepper powder – 1/2 tsp
• Chilli flakes- 1/2 tsp
● PREPARATIONS TO BE DONE
1 – Whisk the yoghurt well
2 – Slice thinly cucumber
3 – Slice thinly spring onions (both white and greens)
4 – Chop finely coriander and mint leaves
● WALK THROUGH
1- Take a mixing bowl and add curd. Whisk it to make it creamy and smooth
2- Add salt, pepper powder, and chilli flakes . Mix well
3- Add cucumber slices, and white parts of spring onions
4- Add chopped coriander leaves, mint leaves, and green part of spring onion. Mix well to incorporate with yoghurt
5- Cucumber Salad is ready to refrigerate.
6- Serve the chilled Cucumber Salad with snacks. I love to eat this with Cheesy Brocolli Balls Veggies Cutlets, Hara bhara Kebabs, and Zucchini Cutlets
7- I love this salad with Zucchini Fritters. Just add a teaspoonful of this delicious and creamy salad with the crisp bite of zucchini cutlet and voilà this tastes divine 😋
TIPS AND NOTES
☆ You can grate cucumber instead of slicing
☆ Feel free to add any greens like dill leaves, fresh basil or oregano
☆ This salad demands thick Greek yogurt, if it is unavailable to you, hang the normal curd in a muslin cloth to get a thicker yogurt
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