Best Yogurt Cucumber Dressing With Zaatar Recipes

ZA'ATAR SPICE BLEND

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Learn how to make za'atar, the classic Middle Eastern seasoning, with this simple recipe. You'll need dried oregano, sumac, sesame seeds, marjoram (optional) and thyme. Recipe yields 1/2 cup and keeps for up to 1 month.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Time 8m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons dried oregano, preferably Greek or Turkish
2 tablespoons sumac
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon dried marjoram or additional oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon fine sea salt

Steps:

Simply combine all of the ingredients in a bowl or jar, and stir to combine.
For enhanced flavor, warm the spices together in a medium skillet over medium heat, until fragrant and the sesame seeds are starting to turn golden. Remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl to cool. (Skip this step if you will be baking your za'atar on pita bread, which essentially does the same thing.)
Store za'atar in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 tablespoon, Calories 17 calories, Sugar 0.1 g, Sodium 280.9 mg, Fat 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

CUCUMBER YOGURT ZA'ATAR SALAD (HOW I LIKE IT )

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Make and share this Cucumber Yogurt Za'atar Salad (How I Like It ) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jamilahs_Kitchen

Categories Egyptian

Time 15m

Yield 1 salad, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

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

CREAMY CUCUMBER DRESSING

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Use this delicious dressing on a fresh green salad.

Provided by Michele O'Sullivan

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Yogurt Dressing Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup plain yogurt
½ cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground white pepper

Steps:

In a blender, combine the yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 159.8 mg, Sugar 1.4 g