Mediterranean Creamy Cucumber Salad Food

CREAMY MEDITERRANEAN CUCUMBER SALAD

Creamy Mediterranean Cucumber Salad image

Lively and refreshing, this cucumber salad has beautiful, fresh herbs and lots of crunch. Try it this summer when your garden is bursting with cucumbers, and your lettuce has said goodbye. You can toss it with some romaine, if you have some, or just simply enjoy the simplicity.

Provided by Bibi

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juiced and zested
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 cups chopped English cucumber
20 cherry tomatoes
¼ red onion, thinly sliced, or to taste

Steps:

Combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, mint, and parsley in the bowl of a small food processor or blender. Process until herbs are finely minced and dressing is well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Set dressing aside.
Combine cucumber, tomatoes, and red onions in a large bowl. Lightly sprinkle vegetables with a pinch of salt. Toss vegetables with the dressing and garnish with lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 48.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

SIMPLE MEDITERRANEAN CUCUMBER SALAD RECIPE

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Bright and refreshing cucumber salad, prepared Mediterranean-style with shallots, fresh dill, peppery radish and a light citrus dressing.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 English cucumbers
1 to 2 shallots (thinly sliced)
4 to 6 radishes (thinly sliced)
About 1/4 oz/9 g chopped fresh dill
3 to 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper

Steps:

Place sliced cucumbers in a large mixing bowl. Add sliced shallots, radish, and fresh dill.
In a small bowl (or mason jar), combine the dressing ingredients (extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, kosher salt and black pepper.) Whisk (or cover and shake the mason jar) until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss again to combine, making sure the cucumber salad is well coated with the dressing. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.1 kcal, Sodium 4.1 mg, Fat 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SIMPLE MEDITERRANEAN CUCUMBER SALAD

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This cucumber salad is light, refreshing, and perfect for those hot summer days.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (1 pound) English Cucumber, thinly sliced with a mandoline
4 radishes, thinly sliced with a mandoline
1 small red onion, sliced into petals
1 tablespoon freeze-dried dill
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Combine cucumber slices, radish slices, red onion, dill, and parsley in a large bowl.
Whisk olive oil, vinegar, and mustard together until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Pour dressing over the cucumber salad. Stir until evenly coated. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 58.6 mg, Sugar 1.6 g