Carrot Cucumber Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing

Prep Time 20 mins
Rest Time 15 mins
Total Time 35 mins
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Dietary: Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegetarian
Description

An easy, refreshing carrot cucumber salad with a simple lemon greek yogurt dressing plus fresh mint and dill.

Ingredients
  • 1 hot house cucumber
  • 3 medium orange and/or yellow carrots
  • 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup whole fat greek yogurt
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped plus more for garnish
  • Freshly cracked black pepper for garnish
Instructions
    Prep the Carrot and Cucumber
  1. 1

    Remove the ends of the cucumber, slice in half lengthwise and thinly slice

  2. 2

    Peel the carrots and thinly slice or use a mandoline.

  3. 3

    Add the sliced cucumbers and carrots into a large colander. Place the colander in the sink and sprinkle the kosher salt over the top. Toss to coat the carrots and cucumber in the salt and leave the colander in the sink. Let the veggies marinate in the sink for about 15 minutes. 

    4. Make the Dressing
  4. 4

    In a large bowl, add the greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper. Whisk the ingredients together. 

    5. Assemble the Salad
  5. 5

    Once the carrots and cucumbers have sat for about 15 minutes, rinse them well in the colander with cold water. Make sure each piece is rinsed well and no granules of salt are left. Shake the colander a couple times and then lightly dry them off with a kitchen towel to remove any excess water.

  6. 6

    Transfer the rinsed cucumbers and carrots to the bowl with the dressing. Toss to coat the cucumbers and carrots in the greek yogurt dressing. Add the chopped dill and mint and stir to incorporate. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours to allow the ingredients to marinate. Stir the salad to mix in any liquid that’s released from the cucumbers and carrots. Garnish with extra dill, mint, and black pepper if desired. Enjoy!

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