Best 5 Grilled Red Onion And Cucumber Salad With Yogurt Mint Dressing Recipes

Escape the ordinary with a refreshing Grilled Red Onion and Cucumber Salad, where smoky and tangy flavors intertwine. This vibrant salad features succulent red onions and crisp cucumbers, perfectly charred on the grill. Drizzled with a zesty yogurt-mint dressing, this dish offers a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Alongside this grilled delight, discover three additional culinary gems: a classic Caprese Skewers recipe, a flavorful Grilled Corn Salad with Feta and Cilantro, and a unique Grilled Peach and Avocado Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette. Embark on a culinary adventure and elevate your summer gatherings with these delectable grilled salads.

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CREAMY YOGURT CUCUMBER SALAD RECIPE

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Yogurt subs in for sour cream in this healthy version of a favorite summer salad.

Provided by Heidi

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
3-4 seedless cucumbers (sliced thinly)
1/4 red onion (thinly sliced and roughly chopped)
1 clove garlic (pressed or minced finely)
juice from 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill (plus more for garnish)
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint (plus more for garnish)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Toss the cucumbers and red onion in a medium to large bowl. Mix the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill, mint, salt and pepper together in a small bowl then add to the cucumbers and toss to coat. Add more salt and pepper as desired and garnish with more mint and dill. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

GRILLED RED ONION

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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories side-dish

Time 17m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1 large red onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper

Steps:

Preheat the grill or a grill pan.
Peel the onion and slice it into 1/3-inch thick rounds. Brush the onion slices with oil and grill over medium heat, until the onions soften and get grill marks, about 6 minutes on each side. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calorie, Fat 4 grams, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams, Sodium 1 milligrams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fiber 0.5 grams, Protein 0.3 grams

GRILLED RED ONION AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH YOGURT-MINT DRESSING

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Provided by Bobby Flay | Bio & Top Recipes

Categories side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 red onions, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick, crosswise
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
3 cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2-inch thick
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup plain yogurt, drained in fine sieve about 30 minutes
2 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup mint chiffonade
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Preheat grill. Brush both sides of the onion slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill on each side for 2 to 3 minutes. Just to obtain grill marks and cook slightly. Remove from grill and coarsely chop. Combine onions in a medium bowl with cucumber, oregano and toss with the yogurt-mint dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
Whisk all ingredients together in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.

CUCUMBER AND RED ONION SALAD

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Provided by Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 2h50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cucumbers, peeled if desired and thinly sliced
1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
3 whole cloves
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place cucumbers and red onion in a heatproof serving bowl.
In a small nonreactive saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, cloves, salt, pepper and 1/3 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce to low, cover and cook 5 minutes.
Pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers and onions. Stir to mix. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving

CUCUMBER AND RED ONION SALAD

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This cucumber and onion salad is one of the first recipes I came up with myself. It's a great salad for picnics or potlucks. I always come home with an empty bowl! -Brynn Steckman, Westerville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 small English cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or rice vinegar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a bowl; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, about 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe red onions and cucumbers.
Grilling the red onions adds a delicious smoky flavor to the salad.
If you don't have a grill, you can roast the red onions in a hot oven.
The yogurt-mint dressing is a refreshing and flavorful addition to the salad.
Be sure to chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

This grilled red onion and cucumber salad with yogurt-mint dressing is a delicious and refreshing summer dish. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, or as a side dish at a barbecue. The salad is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. For example, you can add more or less chili flakes, depending on how spicy you like it. You can also substitute Greek yogurt for the regular yogurt, or use a different type of herb, such as cilantro or basil, in the dressing.