Fabienne's Cucumber Salad

Fabienne's Cucumber Salad

This refreshing cucumber salad with the addition of pistachios will get rave reviews, even from people who don't care for cucumbers.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
76 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Place cucumbers in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Set aside until water is drawn out of cucumbers, about 30 minutes.
Step 2
Pat cucumbers dry to remove excess salt. Mix cucumbers, onion, pistachios, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl; stir in yogurt.
Step 3
Garnish a serving bowl with lettuce leaves; pour cucumber mixture into middle of the bowl. Surround cucumber mixture with tomatoes. Refrigerate for flavors to blend, at least 30 minutes.
Fabienne's Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • 2 cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and diced
  • 1 pinch salt, or as needed
  • 3 tablespoons low-fat Greek-style yogurt, or to taste
  • 4 small tomatoes, quartered
  • 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 cup crushed pistachios, or to taste

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