Refreshing Summer Cucumber Greek Yogurt Salad
Refreshing Summer Cucumber Greek Yogurt Salad
A delightful ‘Cucumber Greek Yogurt Salad’ perfect for a warm summer day.
Hello everyone! This is Igigeuk, here to bring you delicious recipes. Today, we’re making a refreshing Cucumber Greek Yogurt Salad, ideal for beating the summer heat. Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients (Serves 60)- 10 Cucumbers
- 1 Lemon
- 800g Greek Yogurt
- 1 Red Onion
- 100g Sugar
- Salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Thinly slice 10 cucumbers. Place the sliced cucumbers in a bowl and sprinkle with a pinch of salt (about 1-2 pinches, not measured precisely) and a little more salt. Let them sit for about 15-20 minutes to salt and pickle. This process helps draw out excess water, making the cucumbers crispier and the salad less watery.
Step 2
Rinse the salted cucumbers gently under cold running water about twice to remove excess salt. Squeeze out as much water as possible by hand. Removing excess water is crucial to prevent the dressing from becoming too dilute.
Step 3
For the lemon, wash it well. Using a zester or a fine grater, carefully peel off only the yellow outer rind (zest). Be careful not to grate into the white pith, as it can impart a bitter taste. This lemon zest will add a wonderful fragrant aroma to the salad.
Step 4
Peel and wash the red onion. Slice it thinly into fine strips. If you prefer a milder onion flavor, you can soak the sliced onion in cold water for about 5 minutes, then drain it well before adding to the salad.
Step 5
In a large bowl, combine the squeezed cucumbers, 800g of plain Greek yogurt, the sliced red onion, and the prepared lemon zest. Add 100g of sugar. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze its juice into the bowl. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined. You can adjust the amount of sugar and salt to your personal taste.
Step 6
And there you have it – a delicious Cucumber Greek Yogurt Salad! For the best flavor, chill it in the refrigerator for a while before serving. The crisp cucumbers, creamy yogurt, and zesty lemon create a wonderfully refreshing dish, perfect for those times when you need a light and flavorful meal during the summer. Enjoy!
