Best Cucumber Yogurt Zaatar Salad How I Like It Recipes

Cucumber Yogurt Za'atar Salad (How I Like It ) image

Provided by Jamilahs_Kitchen

Categories Egyptian

Time 15m

Yield 1 salad, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups yogurt (can be nonfat or lowfat)
2 whole English seedless cucumbers
2 garlic cloves, pressed
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup of fresh mint
1/3 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/2 lemon, zest of
1 dash paprika
1/2 teaspoon za'atar spice mix
1 red bell pepper
1/2 green bell pepper

Steps:

Peel the cucumbers, cut each one in half lengthwise, and cut into 1/4 inch dice. Crush the garlic and and salt together to a paste. Stir the yogurt into the garlic paste.Add lemon juice and the cucumbers, pepper, mint, and parsley. Toss to mix. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Just before serving drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle the amount of Za'atar you like on top and the paprika.
Tear off pieces of the pita bread and use them to scoop up salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.2, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 31.9, Sodium 131.9, Carbohydrate 31.3, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 20.1, Protein 12.3

Yogurt-Cucumber Dressing with Za'atar image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 1h10m

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups plain Greek yogurt
2 Persian cucumbers, halved lengthwise, seeds and pulp removed, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 1/4 cups)
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Za'atar, for serving

Steps:

Puree yogurt, cucumbers, and salt in a blender until smooth. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour and up to 3 days. Generously sprinkle with za'atar just before serving.