Cucumber-Mint Salad with Creamy Lemon & Greek Yogurt Vinaigrette

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Cucumber-Mint Salad with Creamy Lemon & Greek Yogurt Vinaigrette

A simple salad of cucumbers and fresh spearmint comes together perfectly with a lemony, creamy vinaigrette made from Greek yogurt.

Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Zest of one medium lemon
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp minced shallots
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp kosher or sea salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
  1. In a bowl whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients. Chill until ready to serve.

    Salad

    • 3 medium cucumbers, sliced (about 4 cups)
    • 1/4 chopped spearmint
    • Kosher or sea salt, if necessary
    1. Pat the cucumber slices dry between paper towels. Combine with the mint in a large bowl. Toss with the vinaigrette and season with additional salt, if desired. Serve chilled.

    Make Ahead: The vinaigrette can be prepared one to two days in advance.

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    Recipe Credit: Todd Porter & Diane Cu
    Image Credit: Todd Porter & Diane Cu