Best Middle Eastern Yogurt Cucumber Salad Recipes
KHYAR BI LABAN (CUCUMBER YOGURT SALAD)
Steps:
- Peel and slice cucumbers into thin rounds.
- Place sliced cucumbers in a strainer and sprinkle with salt. Set aside.
- While salted cucumber slices sit, crush garlic and mash together with fresh mint leaves using a mortar and pestle or wooden spoon.
- Combine yogurt and garlic mint mixture together. Stir well.
- Fold in cucumber slices and serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1341 mg, Sugar 10 g, Fat 2 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CREAMY MEDITERRANEAN CUCUMBER SALAD
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
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
MIDDLE EASTERN YOGURT CUCUMBER SALAD
This is a Palestinian/Jordanian version of this very popular salad. This goes very well with Lamb and rice dishes.
Provided by chef FIFI
Categories Palestinian
Time 5m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut cucumbers into cubes, set aside.
- In medium bowl add all other ingredients into bowl except for olive oil.
- Mix well until no clumps.
- Add cucumbers and mix well.
- Garnish with olive oil on top.
- *If you dont like hot foods, omit the pepper, but in order to stay true to this particular recipe please do not omit or substiture* I smash my garlic and hot pepper in a mortar or pestle together, or you could do it in a mini food processor and add the liquid to it.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.9, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 10.6, Sodium 622.3, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 5.9, Protein 3.5
CUCUMBER SALAD WITH YOGURT (MIDDLE EAST, PALESTINE)
This is a very simple, but different kind of salad that goes great with a lot of dishes. It is also a nice dish to make during Ramadan, either for suhr or uftur! Enjoy :)
Provided by Palis Favorites
Categories Low Protein
Time 5m
Yield 2-4 , 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir yogurt until smooth.
- Add cucumber, salt, and garlic.
- Garnish with mint.
- Normally eaten with pita bread. Enjoy!
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