This healthy cucumber yogurt salad will instantly become your favorite salad!
This recipe byOnline Culinary Schooldoes not contain any mayonnaise, only yogurt.
It has the perfect balance of tangy, salty, and sweet flavors.
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Give it a try!
Those are only five ingredients!
If using plain yogurt, it’s crucial that you strain it for an hour or more.
This process will make it thicker and creamier.
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 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.
