Yogurt Cumin Salad Dressing Food

TOMATO SALAD ON CUMIN-SPICED YOGURT

Steps:

• In a small, dry saucepan over medium heat, toast the cumin seeds until they are toasted and aromatic (do not let them burn!), about 2 minutes. Use a mortar and pestle or spice grinder to grind into a powder. In a small bowl, mix toasted cumin with 2 tablespoons yogurt, turmeric and 1/2 teaspoon salt, until no streaks remain. Set aside.
• To make the dressing, put the garlic, herbs, yogurt, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper in a food processor, and purée until smooth. With the machine running, pour the oil into the bowl in a slow steady stream. The dressing will become a thin, light green vinaigrette.
• To assemble the salad, spread the remaining 1 cup yogurt on the bottom of a large serving dish. Toss the cut tomatoes with the vinaigrette, and pile them on top of the yogurt. Pour any remaining dressing all over the tomatoes and yogurt. Finish with a sprinkle of Maldon or other crunchy salt, and serve, spooning up the yogurt, tomatoes and dressing all together.

CUMIN YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine yogurt with cumin; season with salt and pepper.

CREAMY YOGURT CUMIN SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk yogurt, vinegar and oil in a medium bowl. Add garlic, cumin seed, salt and sugar (if using) and whisk to combine.

SPICY YOGURT AND LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together the yogurt, buttermilk, cilantro, lime zest and juice, cumin and serrano chile in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil.

CHICKPEA AND SPINACH SALAD WITH CUMIN DRESSING AND YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine the chickpeas, parsley and onion. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, zest, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to combine. Serve the chickpea salad over a bed of spinach leaves. Top with the yogurt sauce and a sprinkle of mint, if using.
• In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, orange zest, orange juice and honey.

CUCUMBER AND RADISH SALAD WITH YOGURT AND CUMIN

Steps:

• Cut the cucumbers in half and using a teaspoon, scoop out seeds if necessary. Slice paper-thin. Toss with a generous amount of salt and place in a colander over a bowl or in the sink for 10 minutes. Place in a bowl of cold water and swish them around, then salt again and let sit for another 10 minutes. Rinse and drain on a clean kitchen towel. Transfer to a salad bowl and add the radishes and sesame seeds or nigella seeds.
• In a small bowl stir the cumin, pepper, turmeric and curry powder into the yogurt. Whisk in the garlic and lemon juice. Add salt to taste. Toss with the cucumbers and radishes, garnish with chopped chives and serve, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

CHICKPEA AND SPINACH SALAD WITH CUMIN DRESSING AND YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas, parsley and onion.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.
• Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to combine.
• To make the Yogurt Sauce:.
• In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, orange zest, orange juice and honey.
• Serve the chickpea salad over a bed of spinach leaves.
• Top with the yogurt sauce and a sprinkle of mint, if using.

CURRIED QUINOA SALAD WITH YOGURT-CUMIN DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together all the dressing ingredients. Refrigerate.
• Heat the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the quinoa and curry powder or garam masala, lower heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes (water should be absorbed).
• Meanwhile, combine the green onions, chickpeas, carrots and cranberries in a large bowl.
• When the quinoa is done, either toss with the veggies or place on plates and top with the veggies.
• Serve drizzled with the dressing.

SPICY YOGURT DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small serving bowl, stir together the cilantro, lemon juice, cumin, yogurt and chili sauce. Chill for at least one hour, or until needed.