cross posted from two heads of lettuce
Here is an alternative recipe for cucumber salad:
drain 2 cups yogurt overnight (if you have time, I often skipped this step - it just makes the salad less watery)
peel, seed, and dice 1 cucumber (you can keep the seeds- but again its waterier)
salt lightly and let drain of excess juice in a colander (this step too can be skipped or shortened, but again will make the salad more watery)
Combine along with
juice of 1/2 a lemon
handful of golden raisins (dried cherries are awesome too, if you have them on hand)
dash of rose water (you might want to measure out a teaspoon til you get a feel for it - too much is strange!)
small handful of chopped walnuts
small bunch (a tablespoon or so) of chopped mint
salt and pepper (preferably white) to taste
another cucumber salad:
chop cucumbers (optional- drain them like above recipe)
yogurt (again- drained is optional)
1 small red onion, chopped
1/4 cup dried dill (1/3 cup fresh)
1/2 squeezed fresh lemon (using fresh is important)
cashews or walnut- optional
salt and pepper to taste
mix together for a great and refreshing quick salad!
