Cucumber And Tomato Salad In Garlic Yogurt Dressing Recipes

CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD IN GARLIC YOGURT DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix the lemon juice, yogurt, garlic, pepper, mint and parsley together.
• Pour over cucumber and tomato mixture and stir.
• Serve within an hour for best taste.

TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD WITH LEMON YOGURT DRESSING

Steps:

• Place onion slices in a shallow dish. Pour lemon juice over them and toss so they are all coated with the juice. Let stand at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours. Turn them occasionally.
• While the onions sit, peel and slice the cucumber into 1/4 inch slices.
• Place in a large bowl.
• Add the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and toss.
• Make the dressing:.
• In a small dish, mix together the yogurt, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper and olive oil.
• Drain the juice off the onions into the bowl with the dressing ingredients. Mix well.
• Add the onions to the bowl with the cucumbers and tomatoes.
• Pour the dressing over the top and toss to coat.
• Serve.
• You can also fancy this up by layering the tomatoes on a platter and then topping with the cucumbers and then onions. Then just drizzle with the dressing.

EGYPTIAN GARLIC YOGURT CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Empty yogurt into a small mixing bowl.
• Grate the half cucumber into yogurt.
• Using a garlic press, press the garlic into bowl.
• Add vinegar, chopped dill, salt and pepper to taste.
• Best when chilled for 30 minutes or so.
• Keeps great in fridge for a few days.
• Serve with warm pita bread for dipping.