Spinach Cucumber Salad With Yogurt Mint Dressing Recipes

SPINACH CUCUMBER SALAD WITH YOGURT DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk the lemon juice and honey in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the yogurt and olive oil together. Whisk while adding the yogurt to the lemon juice in a thin stream. Add the mint, then add the salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill the dressing for up to 24 hours.
• Combine the spinach, cucumbers and onion in a large bowl. Season with a little salt and pepper. Add just enough dressing to moisten the salad. Toss to coat, and serve with extra dressing on the side.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY YOGURT DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix together the red pepper strips, oregano, olives, olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl and reserve.
• For the salad, tear the spinach leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large bowl with the cabbage, tomatoes, red onion, jicama and cucumbers and toss well. Top with dressing and serve.
• For the dressing, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic in a blender and puree until smooth. Add the yogurt and blend briefly to combine.
• To serve, pour the yogurt dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly. Divide and place on 6 serving plates. Top each with a large spoonful of the red pepper garnish.

SPINACH, CUCUMBER, FETA AND RED ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing ingredients in a small jar and shake until blended.
• Let rest in fridge for at least an hour before serving salad.
• Assemble salad ingredients and pour dressing over.

CUCUMBER-YOGURT SALAD WITH MINT

Steps:

• Place cucumbers in colander. Sprinkle with salt. Let stand 15 minutes. Rinse cucumbers. Drain on paper towels. Combine mint, garlic, and oregano in large bowl. Stir in yogurt and cream. Add cucumber and stir to coat. Season with pepper. Refrigerate until chilled. (Can be prepared 5 hours ahead.)