English Cucumbers with Lemon-Tahini-Yogurt Dressing
I am guessing if you’re like me, right now is smack dab in the season when you don’t feel like cooking or heating up your kitchen. This vibrant, nutritious salad is to the rescue! It’s quick and easy to make, though I do recommend chilling it for maximum flavor. Try it in a pita with vegan gyros, with seasoned chickpeas, in a wrap, or just as a refreshing, light snack any time of the day.
1 large English cucumber, unpeeled or partially peeled, sliced thin
½ cup plain, non-dairy yogurt
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ - ½ teaspoon crushed pepper flakes
½ cup fresh herbs, chopped (I used dill, basil and curly parsley), reserving a couple of tablespoons for serving
Salt and pepper to taste
Put the sliced cucumber in a large bowl. Mix together the yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin and crushed pepper flakes until smooth. Pour over the cucumbers, along with the chopped herbs. Add salt and pepper to taste.
I love this chilled for an hour or so. Mix and serve cold.
I am guessing if you’re like me, right now is smack dab in the season when you don’t feel like cooking or heating up your kitchen. This vibrant, nutritious salad is to the rescue! It’s quick and easy to make, though I do recommend chilling it for maximum flavor. Try it in a pita with vegan gyros, with seasoned chickpeas, in a wrap, or just as a refreshing, light snack any time of the day.
1 large English cucumber, unpeeled or partially peeled, sliced thin
½ cup plain, non-dairy yogurt
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ - ½ teaspoon crushed pepper flakes
½ cup fresh herbs, chopped (I used dill, basil and curly parsley), reserving a couple of tablespoons for serving
Salt and pepper to taste
Put the sliced cucumber in a large bowl. Mix together the yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin and crushed pepper flakes until smooth. Pour over the cucumbers, along with the chopped herbs. Add salt and pepper to taste.
I love this chilled for an hour or so. Mix and serve cold.
Vegan, Recipe, Salad, Cucumber, English Cucumber, Summer, Lemon, Yogurt, Tahini