Recipe

This Curly Cucumber Salad Will Make Eating Your Veggies Fun

By Ellen Gibbs at University of New Hampshire

I shamelessly caved into the “spiralized food” craze that’s currently taking over both Pinterest boards and Instagram accounts alike, and I bought a veggie spiral slicer. I’ll admit — it’s a pretty fun tool to have in the kitchen, especially during the summer when produce is at its peak and I don’t feel like switching on the oven. This cucumber salad is a refreshing addition to any backyard cookout, or have it as a side to these spicy chickpea burgers. It’ll no doubt be a hit with your Instagram followers and your taste buds.

Curly Cucumber Yogurt and Herb Salad

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Servings: 4 to 6 servings
  • Easy
Ingredients
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1 red onion
  • 3 tablespoon fresh chives
  • 3 sprigs of mint
  • 3 tablespoon fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/3 cup greek yogurt
  • 2 large cucumbers

Step 1

Slice the cucumbers using the spiral blade on your spiral veggie slicer.

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Step 2

Drain the excess water from the cucumber slices in a colander and pat dry with a paper towel. Set aside while you make the dressing.

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Step 3

In a food processor, combine the lemon juice, greek yogurt, chives, mint, dill, red wine vinegar and olive oil. Pulse until smooth.

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Step 4

Thinly slice red onion and toss with the cucumber and dressing. Best served chilled, but can be served immediately. Leftovers can keep up to a week in the refrigerator.

Photo by Ellen Gibbs

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