Description
Cucumber lovers will adore this herbal cucumber salad, a light Mediterranean-inspired dish that dances with fresh dill and zesty lemon. Cool cucumber slices mingle with aromatic herbs, offering you a crisp, delightful summer sensation perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 Chinese cabbage, shredded
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 sweet red pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 green onion, chopped
Seasonings and Dressing:
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- 2 tablespoons mustard seeds
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons thick yogurt
- Salt to taste
Cooking Ingredient:
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Salt shredded Chinese cabbage and sliced cucumber in a large bowl, allowing them to release moisture for 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium temperature, sautéing chopped onion and sweet red pepper until they become translucent, approximately 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle sugar into the skillet and continue cooking for an additional 4 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Drain excess liquid from the cabbage and cucumber mixture, then transfer to the skillet and cook until slightly softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and allow the vegetable mixture to cool for 5 minutes.
- Whisk together thick yogurt, dried tomatoes, Italian herbs, mustard seeds, apple cider vinegar, and minced garlic in a separate mixing bowl.
- Pour yogurt dressing over the cooled vegetable mixture, gently tossing to ensure even coating and distribution of flavors.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions for added brightness and crunch.
- Chill for 15 minutes before serving to enhance the salad’s refreshing qualities, or serve at room temperature for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Salt-Sweating Technique: Sprinkle salt on cabbage and cucumber to draw out excess moisture, ensuring a crisp and non-watery salad texture.
- Quick Flavor Building: Sautéing vegetables with sugar caramelizes them, creating deeper and more complex taste profiles.
- Yogurt Dressing Hack: Mix yogurt with herbs and vinegar to create a tangy, creamy coating that enhances overall salad flavor without heavy calories.
- Versatile Dietary Adaptation: Swap regular yogurt with dairy-free alternatives like coconut or almond yogurt for vegan and lactose-intolerant options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg