Grilled Red Onion and Cucumber Salad with Yogurt-Mint Dressing Recipe

Name: Grilled Red Onion and Cucumber Salad with Yogurt-Mint Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plain yogurt, drained in fine sieve about 30 minutes; 1/4 cup chiffonade fresh mint; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons tahini; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 red onions, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick crosswise; Olive oil, for brushing; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano; 3 cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2-inch thick; 1/2 cup crumbled feta

Servings: persons

1 cup plain yogurt, drained in fine sieve about 30 minutes
1/4 cup chiffonade fresh mint
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cumin
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 red onions, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick crosswise
Olive oil, for brushing
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano
3 cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2-inch thick
1/2 cup crumbled feta

1
For the yogurt-mint dressing: Whisk the yogurt, mint, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, cumin and garlic in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper.
2
For the salad: Preheat the grill.
3
Brush both sides of the onion slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4
Grill on each side for 2 to 3 minutes, just to obtain grill marks and cook slightly.
5
Remove from the grill and coarsely chop.
6
Add the onions, oregano and cucumber to the dressing and toss to coat.
7
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8
Sprinkle with the feta.

215

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup plain yogurt, drained in fine sieve about 30 minutes, 1/4 cup chiffonade fresh mint, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons tahini, and more.

Yes, Grilled Red Onion and Cucumber Salad with Yogurt-Mint Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Grilled Red Onion and Cucumber Salad with Yogurt-Mint Dressing

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