Cucumbers In Yogurt Recipes

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH YOGURT

Steps:

• Combine cucumber, yogurt, sugar, vinegar, and salt in a bowl. Mix to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.

EASY GREEK YOGURT CUCUMBER SAUCE

Steps:

• Stir together the yogurt, sour cream, vinegar, lemon juice, cucumber, green onion, garlic, feta cheese, oregano, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl; cover and chill 8 hours or overnight before serving.

CUCUMBERS WITH YOGURT

Steps:

• If cucumber is waxed, peel it. Kirby or pickling cucumbers do not require peeling since they are not waxed.
• Slice cucumbers thinly.
• Combine remaining ingredients and mix well. Stir in cucumbers and serve.

CUCUMBER, YOGURT AND DILL SALAD

Steps:

• Quarter the cucumber pieces and place in a mixing bowl. Add the onions and season with salt. Mix to combine as you prepare the rest of the salad. This will start to draw out moisture, which will help thin out the dressing.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, vinegar, olive oil, hot sauce and garlic. Add the dill and season with salt and pepper. Pour over the cucumbers and onions and mix to combine. Let sit in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Serve!

CUCUMBERS IN YOGURT

Steps:

• If using a regular supermarket brand of yogurt (not Greek), drain in a paper-towel-lined sieve set over a bowl 1 hour. Discard liquid.
• While yogurt drains, cut cucumber into 1/2-inch cubes. Transfer to another sieve set over a bowl and toss with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, then drain 1 hour. Rinse cucumber and pat dry.
• Mince and mash garlic to a paste with remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt using a large heavy knife. Stir together yogurt, cucumbers, garlic paste, and salt to taste in a bowl.

CUCUMBER YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Drain the yogurt in a cheesecloth-lined strainer set over a bowl for 1 hour.
• In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Serve as a salad dressing or as an accompaniment with spicy foods, such as vegetable curry.

CUCUMBERS AND TOMATOES IN YOGURT

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients in a serving container. Mix thoroughly and serve
• Calories: 43
• Total Fat: 0g
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrate: 6g
• Cholesterol: 3mg
• Sodium: 35mg

SPICY CUCUMBERS WITH YOGURT, LEMON AND HERBS

Steps:

• Toss the cucumber pieces with 1 teaspoon salt and set in a colander in the sink to drain.
• In a small pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the coriander and cumin, and toast until fragrant, stirring to avoid scorching, about 1 minute. Remove oil from heat, add red-pepper flakes and allow to cool.
• In a medium bowl, toss the salted cucumber pieces with the scallions, spiced oil and apple cider vinegar. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or overnight while you prepare the yogurt.
• In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, half of the herbs (mint, dill and parsley), zest and juice of the lemon and the olive oil. Stir to incorporate, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Spread the yogurt mixture on a plate or the bottom of a shallow bowl. Using a slotted spoon to drain the cucumbers and scallions of excess liquid, evenly place the cucumbers and scallions on top of the yogurt. Finish with the remaining chopped herbs and pine nuts (if using), and serve immediately.

CUCUMBER YOGHURT RAITA

Steps:

• Combine cucumber, spring onion, garlic, ginger, mint, lemon juice and yoghurt in a bowl.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavours to blend.
• Sprinkle over cumin seeds just before serving and serve chilled.