Healthy Cucumber Yogurt Salad
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This healthy cucumber yogurt salad will instantly become your favorite salad! It is so simple to prepare, tastes refreshing, and is delicious, making it the perfect treat for a hot summer day. This recipe by Online Culinary School does not contain any mayonnaise, only yogurt. It has the perfect balance of tangy, salty, and sweet flavors. Give it a try!
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To make this cucumber yogurt salad, you need yogurt (Greek or plain), salt, black pepper, fresh herbs, and English cucumber. Those are only five ingredients! If using plain yogurt, you need to strain it for an hour or more. This process will make it thicker and creamier. Also, remember to remove the cucumber seeds as they can be hard to digest and add more moisture to your salad.
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Easy Cucumber Yogurt Salad Ingredients
- greek yogurt or plain yogurt (strained for about an hour or more)
- rock salt or kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- fresh herbs (dill or chopped mint)
- English cucumber
How to Make Cucumber Yogurt Salad
Step 1:
Start by placing a strainer above a large bowl. Pour the Greek yogurt or plain yogurt into the strainer. Let it drain for about an hour or more. The water will separate and fill the bowl.
Step 2:
Cut out the ends of the cucumber and using a vegetable peeler. Peel off the skin. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise using a pairing knife. Remove the seeds using a spoon. Just hold the cucumber towards you at an angle, then scrape down. Using a shelf knife, finely slice the cucumber. Place them in a colander and sprinkle salt. Mix and let the colander sit for an hour in a bowl. The salt will drain the water out.
Step 3:
After an hour, wash the cucumber slices with water, drain them, then place them on a clean towel. Pat them dry.
Step 4:
Place the cucumber slices in your salad bowl. Add the fresh herbs and drained yogurt. Mix until well combined. Make a taste test. Season with salt and pepper. Mix again and taste. Serve in a small bowl. Enjoy!
Healthy Cucumber Yogurt Salad
