CUCUMBER-AND-MâCHE SALAD

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This delicate salad, from the chef Yotam Ottolenghi, is redolent with spring flavors. Do not dress it until just before it reaches the table, and if mâche is not available, try purslane.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories salads and dressings, side dish

Time 15m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and grated
2 tablespoons plain, full-fat yogurt
Kosher salt to taste
10 baby cucumbers or 3 regular cucumbers, approximately 2 to 2 1/2 pounds
1 cup mâche leaves, or purslane
1/3 cup mint leaves
1/3 cup cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon nigella seeds
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

For the dressing, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, ginger and yogurt, along with a pinch of salt, and set aside.
Slice each cucumber in half lengthwise, and then into quarters. Slice each quarter on the diagonal in thin slices. Place in a large bowl along with the mâche, mint and cilantro. Just before serving, pour the dressing over the greens, and mix gently. Place the salad on a large platter, sprinkle with the nigella seeds and serve, with the oil drizzled on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 43, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 342 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams