Cucumber salad, a fresh and light main dish, yet very tasty and perfect to enjoy for lunch on hot summer days. A very simple recipe, which reminded me a bit of tzatziki sauce when I tasted it. Always prepared with cucumbers and yogurt, but with some differences, although just as tasty.
This salad is very simple and also perfect to accompany toasted bread croutons for a summer evening appetizer with friends. I used regular yogurt, but you can also substitute it with Greek yogurt and use another spreadable cheese of your choice.
The secret to making this unique dish really tasty is to enrich the dressing with herbs. I used oregano, but you can replace or add any herbs of your choice. And now, let’s go to the kitchen because the cucumber salad with ricotta and yogurt cream will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer
- Energy 195.43 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 9.27 (g) of which sugars 4.88 (g)
- Proteins 9.32 (g)
- Fat 14.11 (g) of which saturated 5.47 (g)of which unsaturated 2.24 (g)
- Fibers 0.61 (g)
- Sodium 661.03 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 183 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp water
- salt (to taste)
- dried oregano (to taste)
- pink pepper (to taste)
- 9 oz ricotta
- 1/2 cup plain natural yogurt
- 1 tsp honey
Tools
- Bowl
- Cutting Board
- Knife with thickness regulator
Steps
First, wash the cucumbers very well under water and pat them dry with paper towels. I used them with the skin on, but if you prefer, you can also remove it. Trim the ends and then slice them very thinly, setting them aside in a bowl.
Then, prepare the dressing in a jar with a lid. Add the oil, water, salt, oregano, and pink pepper. Close and shake well to combine all the ingredients.
Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and mix. In another bowl, combine the ricotta with the yogurt and honey, and stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
Now arrange some ricotta and yogurt cream on the plates and add a few slices of the previously dressed cucumbers.
The cucumber salad with ricotta and yogurt cream is ready! Add more dried oregano and pink pepper and serve at the table.
Storage and Tips for Cucumber Salad
This main dish can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 or 2 days in a container with a lid.
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FAQ Questions and Answers for Cucumber Salad
What can I substitute for ricotta?
Alternatively, you can use another spreadable cheese of your choice.
