Cucumber Yogurt Salad

Caroline Schiff’s herby Cucumber Yogurt Salad is THE summer salad you need —creamy, cool, and tangy with Ellenos Plain Unsweetened yogurt. Grab some Ellenos, some cucumbers, and a handful of herbs, and mix it up in mere minutes for every picnic, BBQ, and summer meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large shallot, finely minced
• 1 cup Ellenos Plain Unsweetened yogurt
• 1 handful cut chives + a little for garnish
• 1 handful chopped dill + a little for garnish
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dried garlic flakes or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and fresh black pepper to taste
• 1 large English cucumber, sliced into ¼” rounds

Equipment:

• Mixing bowl

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, shallot, Ellenos yogurt, chives, dill, white wine vinegar, and dried garlic flakes or garlic powder. Mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. Add the cucumber to the yogurt mixture and gently mix until the cucumber slices are fully coated in the dressing.
3. Cover and chill for 1 hour. When ready to serve, transfer the salad to a serving bowl and garnish with the remaining herbs.