CUCUMBER-AND-MâCHE SALAD

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This delicate salad, from the chef Yotam Ottolenghi, is redolent with spring flavors. Do not dress it until just before it reaches the table, and if mâche is not available, try purslane.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     salads and dressings, side dish

Time 15m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and grated
2 tablespoons plain, full-fat yogurt
Kosher salt to taste
10 baby cucumbers or 3 regular cucumbers, approximately 2 to 2 1/2 pounds
1 cup mâche leaves, or purslane
1/3 cup mint leaves
1/3 cup cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon nigella seeds
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • For the dressing, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, ginger and yogurt, along with a pinch of salt, and set aside.
  • Slice each cucumber in half lengthwise, and then into quarters. Slice each quarter on the diagonal in thin slices. Place in a large bowl along with the mâche, mint and cilantro. Just before serving, pour the dressing over the greens, and mix gently. Place the salad on a large platter, sprinkle with the nigella seeds and serve, with the oil drizzled on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 43, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 342 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

Zlatko Elisavetov
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I'm going to try this salad with different types of greens.


Sadia Akthar
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cucumber.


Brandie Mitchell
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I love the combination of the cucumber and mâche.


Doly Begum
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal.


Salman Mehboob
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I'm not a big fan of cucumber, but this salad is delicious.


Mason Duncan
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Bryan Nolasco
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Taniya
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious salad.


Umu kulisi Mussa
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I'm going to try this salad with different types of greens.


MD:DULAL BEG MD:DULAL BEG
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cucumber.


danny Negroni
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was delicious.


roton mollah
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This salad is perfect for summer. It's light and refreshing.


George Laweh
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


amal nishantha perera
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I'm not a huge fan of cucumber, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is what makes it.


Jakir Hosan
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This salad is so refreshing and easy to make. I love that it's made with healthy ingredients.


Myrto
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mohammed Ibrahim
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This was a great recipe! I loved the combination of the cucumber and the mâche. The dressing was also very tasty.