MEDITERRANEAN CUCUMBER AND YOGURT SALAD WITH RED OR BLACK QUINOA
The idea of embellishing a yogurt soup or salad with quinoa comes from Deborah Madison, who uses black quinoa in a brilliant recipe for a soup in her book "Vegetable Literacy." I used red quinoa to add texture, color and substance to this typical Mediterranean combination - finely diced cucumber, garlic, and thick plain yogurt. Use mint or dill, or a combination, and make sure to dice the cucumber very small.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course, side dish
Time 30m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Toss cucumber with a generous amount of salt and leave in a colander in the sink to sweat for 15 minutes. Drain on paper towels (rinse first if the cucumber tastes very salty).
- Spoon yogurt into a salad bowl and mix with garlic. Stir in cucumber. Add freshly ground pepper (I like a generous amount), taste and adjust salt. Sprinkle dill or mint on top.
- Spoon quinoa over salad and serve, or divide salad among 4 bowls or plates and top each serving with 1/4 cup quinoa.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 279, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 535 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
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Toma Parvin
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the combination of cucumber, yogurt, and quinoa.
Emilija Barauskaite
[email protected]I love the combination of cucumber, yogurt, and quinoa in this salad. It's so refreshing and flavorful.
Rassel Baliwan
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.
Muheise Alvas
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes and this salad is a great addition to my repertoire. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Nepal Top Dj
[email protected]This is one of my favorite salads. It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of cucumber, yogurt, and quinoa.
MD Rajon Hossain
[email protected]I'm a big fan of Mediterranean cuisine and this salad is a great example of why. It's healthy, flavorful, and easy to make.
Sk Hemu
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the combination of cucumber, yogurt, and quinoa.
Ittezaz Khan
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've used different types of quinoa and yogurt, and I've added different vegetables and herbs. It's always delicious.
Sayek 11
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to transport.
Oladipupo Olusegun Iyowun
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover quinoa and it's a healthy and refreshing side dish.
Boamah Jermirine
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that it's healthy and delicious.
GloriaGarcia Alvarenga
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cucumber, but this salad was surprisingly good. The yogurt and quinoa really balance out the flavor of the cucumber.
Pratikshya Rai
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. The quinoa adds a nice touch of protein and the yogurt makes it creamy and satisfying.
Arctic Wolf
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The combination of cucumber, yogurt, and quinoa is refreshing and flavorful. I added a bit of mint for extra freshness and it was perfect.