Herbed Smashed Cucumbers
July 9, 2024
Fresh smashed cucumbers tossed with a creamy herbed dressing. A crisp accompaniment to roast chicken, grilled steak or just about any kind of fish.
SERVINGS
6-8
PREP TIME
15 min
COOK TIME
N/A
Ingredients
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1/4cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt
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1tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1tablespoon olive oil
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2pounds cucumbers (about 4 medium)
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1/2cup finely chopped red onion (about 1 small)
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1tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh dill
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1tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh parsley
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Flaky salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
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1
In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice and oil. Set aside.
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2
Peel the cucumbers and cut them in half lengthwise. Cut each half crosswise into 1-inch segments. Spread the pieces out on a cutting board, flat-side down, and use a heavy pot or skillet to lightly smash the cucumber pieces.
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3
Transfer the smashed cucumbers to the bowl with the yogurt. Add the red onion, dill and parsley, along with a generous pinch of flaky sea salt and a few big grinds of pepper. Toss gently to combine. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.
Recipe source: Kitchn