Cucumber Salad Recipe
This quick cucumber salad recipe combines crisp cucumbers, creamy yogurt and spicy scallions. Seedless cucumbers make it easier by eliminating the need to remove the seeds, which can be bitter.
See the menu planner for great quick meal ideas when serving this simple and delicious salad.
2-3 servings
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5 Ingredients Needed:
1 large seedless cucumber – cut thinly into half-moons (use entire cucumber if unwaxed, remove skin if waxed)
2 scallions – thinly sliced
fresh mint – 1/4 cup (or to taste) chopped finely
lemon zest – 1/4 tsp
Greek-style yogurt – 1/2 cup
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1. In a mixing bowl, add the cucumber, scallions, mint and lemon zest. Toss to combine.
2. Add the yogurt and toss the salad well, making sure that everything is well coated.
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Quick Meals - Menu Planner:
** Serve cucumber salad on a bed of cold couscous for a light pasta salad with warm garlic bread slices. ** This quick salad recipe is also great served as a cool and refreshing sandwich topping in a soft tortilla wrap style sandwich with sliced leftover chicken or steak slices. Add some baked regular or sweet potato chips on the side. ** Serve this easy salad on a bed of lettuce greens with cold shrimp and salsa dipping sauce on the side.
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