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Cucumber Yogurt Raita Salad

Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
14 mins
Servings: 4 - 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

Yogurt Dressing:
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds toasted
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt full fat
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • ½ tbsp fresh mint chopped
  • 2 tsp Jalapeño minced
  • ½ inch knob ginger peeled & finely grated
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • ⅛ tsp sugar
  • sea salt to taste
Salad:
  • 1 English cucumber washed well
  • ½ cup grape tomatoes diced
  • 2 tbsp red onion finely diced
  • remaining cilantro & mint

Instructions

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  1. Toast the cumin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, until fragrant & golden, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat to cool.
  2. Make the dressing by combining the yogurt, lemon juice, 1/2 tablespoon of cilantro, 1/2 tablespoon of mint, jalapeno, grated ginger, grated garlic, toasted cumin seeds, sugar, and sea salt, to taste together in a bowl; whisk until well combined. Set aside to allow flavors to mingle.
  3. Make the salad by cutting the cucumbers in half lengthwise, then each half three more times into long wedges. Cut into 1-inch pieces then place them in a large serving bowl.
  4. Add the tomatoes, red onion, remaining cilantro, and remaining mint. Add the tomatoes, red onion, remaining cilantro, and remaining mint.
  5. When ready to serve, drizzle the yogurt dressing on top and toss to mix evenly. Serve immediately. Enjoy.