Best Charred Cucumber And Radish Salad With Yogurt Recipes

CUCUMBER AND RADISH SALAD WITH YOGURT AND CUMIN

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This is based on a recipe from Mark Peel's "New Classic Family Dinners." Slice the cucumbers and radishes as thin as you can. I use an inexpensive plastic Japanese mandolin for this. (Make sure to use the guard so you don't cut your fingertips!) I eat this as a salad and also as a delicious bruschetta or crostini topping.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 pound cucumbers, peeled if the skin is thick, preferably seedless (Japanese, Persian or hothouse)
Salt to taste
1 medium-size bunch radishes (about 5 ounces), trimmed and sliced very thin
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon black sesame seeds or nigella seeds (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/3 cup thick Greek style yogurt
1 small garlic clove, puréed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Chopped chives for garnish

Steps:

Cut the cucumbers in half and using a teaspoon, scoop out seeds if necessary. Slice paper-thin. Toss with a generous amount of salt and place in a colander over a bowl or in the sink for 10 minutes. Place in a bowl of cold water and swish them around, then salt again and let sit for another 10 minutes. Rinse and drain on a clean kitchen towel. Transfer to a salad bowl and add the radishes and sesame seeds or nigella seeds.
In a small bowl stir the cumin, pepper, turmeric and curry powder into the yogurt. Whisk in the garlic and lemon juice. Add salt to taste. Toss with the cucumbers and radishes, garnish with chopped chives and serve, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 46, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 348 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHARRED-CUCUMBER-AND-RADISH SALAD WITH YOGURT

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It's worth seeking out edible flowers for this striking Charred-Cucumber-and-Radish Salad with Yogurt summer side dish-we used borage blossoms, sweet alyssum, and nasturtiums.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 mini cucumbers, such as Persian, Armenian, serpent, or burpless, 2 peeled lengthwise into thin strips, 6 left whole
1 bunch golf ball-size radishes, such as watermelon (about 10)
2 cups Greek yogurt or labneh
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Flaky sea salt, such as Jacobsen (available at jacobsensalt.com)
1 tablespoon nigella seeds, toasted and ground
2 cups watercress, thicker tough stems removed
1 cup nasturtium leaves (optional)
1 cup Tangerine Gem marigold leaves (optional)
Zest and juice of 2 lemons
Edible flowers, such as sweet alyssum, cucumber flower blossoms, Tangerine Gem marigolds, mint flowers, and borage flower blossoms (optional)

Steps:

Preheat a charcoal grill, or prepare a fire in a fireplace or fire pit. When the flames subside and the coals or wood turn to red embers, place whole cucumbers and radishes directly on embers and cook, turning a few times, until blackened all over, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove; let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
Stir together yogurt, oil, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Dollop 1/4 cup yogurt mixture along one side of each plate. Spread into a half-moon with the back of a spoon; sprinkle with nigella seeds. Toss together watercress, nasturtium leaves, marigold leaves, and cucumber strips; divide evenly among plates, overlapping slightly with yogurt. Cut charred cucumbers on the bias into 1-inch pieces, and quarter radishes lengthwise; divide evenly among plates. Sprinkle with lemon zest; drizzle with juice and oil. Season with salt and garnish with flowers; serve.

SPICY CUCUMBERS WITH YOGURT, LEMON AND HERBS

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This recipe brings together two contrasting components to create a bright summer dish. A simple yogurt sauce is dressed up with herbs and zest, then topped with cucumbers that have marinated in a spicy oil. Coriander, cumin and red-pepper flakes bloom in a neutral oil, and the cucumbers take on the flavors as they sit. For the yogurt, a variety of garden fresh herbs work well, but dill and mint are crucial. Both the yogurt and the cucumbers can be prepared up to a day in advance and kept refrigerated until serving. When you're ready, spread the yogurt sauce in a wide bowl or plate. Spoon the cucumbers on top evenly so each each bite gets a little yogurt and a little cucumber: One will temper the spiciness of the other. Save a handful of the herbs for a fresh garnish.

Provided by Yewande Komolafe

Categories easy, salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds Persian cucumbers (about 8), ends trimmed and quartered lengthwise into spears, then crosswise into 2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/4 cup grapeseed oil or other neutral oil, such as canola, safflower, sunflower oil
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup mint leaves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup dill, chopped
1/4 cup parsley leaves and tender stems, chopped
1 lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
Black pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts (optional)

Steps:

Toss the cucumber pieces with 1 teaspoon salt and set in a colander in the sink to drain.
In a small pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the coriander and cumin, and toast until fragrant, stirring to avoid scorching, about 1 minute. Remove oil from heat, add red-pepper flakes and allow to cool.
In a medium bowl, toss the salted cucumber pieces with the scallions, spiced oil and apple cider vinegar. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or overnight while you prepare the yogurt.
In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, half of the herbs (mint, dill and parsley), zest and juice of the lemon and the olive oil. Stir to incorporate, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Spread the yogurt mixture on a plate or the bottom of a shallow bowl. Using a slotted spoon to drain the cucumbers and scallions of excess liquid, evenly place the cucumbers and scallions on top of the yogurt. Finish with the remaining chopped herbs and pine nuts (if using), and serve immediately.

CUCUMBER AND RADISH SALAD

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Categories Salad Side Picnic Low Carb Low Fat Vegetarian Low Cal Cucumber Radish Spring Healthy Low Cholesterol Vegan Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3/4 cup sliced almonds
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds English hothouse, Persian, or Japanese cucumbers, cut into 1/2" pieces
1 bunch radishes, trimmed, cut into thin wedges
2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped, 1/2 cup left whole

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread almonds out on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes; let cool.
Whisk shallot, oil, and vinegar in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add cucumbers, radishes, parsley, and almonds; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

RADISH CUCUMBER SALAD

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I put this salad together with vegetables I had left in my garden. My family liked it so well, I started bringing it to community suppers and was often asked for the recipe. It's a refreshing side dish for any meat entree. -Mildred Sherrer, Bay City , Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch julienne strips
2 radishes, julienned
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

In a serving bowl, combine the cucumber, radishes and onion. In another bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

RADISH AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH YOGURT DRESSING

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Categories Salad Side No-Cook Vegetarian Yogurt Low Sodium Cucumber Radish Spring Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup finely diced radishes
1 cup finely diced cucumber
1 small garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint or parsley leaves
soft-leafed lettuce or pita bread for serving

Steps:

In a cheesecloth-lined sieve set over a bowl let the yogurt drain for 2 hours. In a bowl stir together the drained yogurt, the radishes, the cucumber, the garlic paste, the mint or parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Divide the salad among individual salad plates lined with the lettuce or serve it as a sandwich filling for the pita bread.