If the cucumbers are grated instead of chopped, this mixture can be served as a dip.
Cut each cucumber boat in half lengthwise and then halve each quarter.
Cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces.
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Place in a bowl, sprinkle salt on top, toss and set aside for at least 20 minutes.
Combine yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, pepper and parsley (or mint) in a medium bowl.
Stir in the oil briskly.
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Drain the cucumbers, return them to the bowl, pour the yogurt mixture over and toss well.
Cucumbers may also help prevent diabetes.
These cucumbers have thicker skin than other varieties.
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Along with parsley and mint, you might use any combination of fresh herbs, like dill or chives.
No, we don’t recommend making this cucumber-yogurt salad ahead of time.
The moisture from the cucumbers will continue to release and cause the salad to become too watery.
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It’s best to serve the salad the day you make it.
There’s no need to peel thin-skinned varieties of cucumbers, such as English or Persian cucumbers.
The salt draws out moisture and releases excess water from the cucumbers, keeping them crisp.
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The salt also helps season the cucumbers lightly before adding the yogurt mixture.
We also scoop out the seeds and pulp, which can make salads watery.
Additional reporting byJan ValdezandCarrie Myers, M.S.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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