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Lebanese Cucumber Salad 3

Serves 4 to 6 Salad vegetarian, Salads

Lebanese Cucumber Salad 3

Lebanese Cucumber Salad 3 is a quintessential feature on the home table, embodying the spirit of everyday Lebanese cooking. Passed down through generations, this recipe celebrates the simplicity and freshness of ingredients, crafted by the discerning hands of family cooks. It’s a dish that captures the essence of casual meals, where salt is a personal touch and richness is embraced.

The salad offers a refreshing combination of crisp cucumbers and creamy yogurt, elevated by the aromatic presence of dill and the subtle warmth of garlic. The fine sea salt enhances these flavors, creating a harmonious balance that is both cooling and satisfying. It’s a dish meant to be shared, inviting everyone to enjoy its simple yet profound pleasures.

Ingredients

  • 2cucumbers
  • 200 gyogurt
  • 1 clovegarlic
  • dill — chopped
  • to tastefine sea salt

Method

  1. Start by washing and drying 2 cucumbers. Use a sharp knife to slice them into thin rounds, about 1/4 inch thick. This thickness allows the cucumbers to absorb the dressing while maintaining a satisfying crunch.
  2. Peel and finely mince 1 clove of garlic. The finer the garlic, the more evenly its flavor will be distributed throughout the salad. Place the minced garlic in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add 200 g of yogurt to the bowl with the garlic. Stir them together until the garlic is well incorporated into the yogurt, creating a smooth and creamy base for the salad.
  4. Finely chop a small handful of fresh dill, about 1 tablespoon, and add it to the yogurt mixture. Dill adds a fresh and aromatic flavor that complements the coolness of the cucumbers.
  5. Season the yogurt mixture with fine sea salt to taste. Start with a small pinch, mix well, and taste. Adjust as needed, keeping in mind that the cucumbers will also absorb some of the salt.
  6. Add the sliced cucumbers to the bowl with the yogurt dressing. Gently toss the cucumbers in the dressing using a large spoon or your hands, ensuring each piece is evenly coated without breaking them.
  7. Transfer the salad to a serving dish, making sure to scrape all the dressing from the bowl. Serve immediately with fresh bread, allowing everyone to scoop up the salad and enjoy its refreshing flavors.
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From the cookbook

Authentic Lebanese Cuisine

This recipe is from Authentic Lebanese Cuisine by Yassine Sbiti — the Lebanese volume in the ComidaTime International Cuisines series.

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