Best 9 Snezhankabulgarian Cucumbers In Yogurt Recipes

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Snezhanka is a delicious Bulgarian cold cucumber soup made of yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, fresh dill and walnuts. The traditional recipe includes a variety of fresh herbs and spices such as mint, basil, tarragon, salt and black pepper. Snezhanka is a refreshing and healthy dish that is perfect for a hot summer day. It is also a great option for those who are looking for a vegan and gluten-free meal. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make recipe for snezhanka bulgarian cucumbers in yogurt, you have come to the right place. This article will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to make this delicious soup.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

TURKISH YOGURT WITH CUCUMBERS AND HERBS (CACıK)



Turkish Yogurt With Cucumbers and Herbs (Cacık) image

Cacık is a cold, crunchy, refreshing yogurt side dish that goes well with grilled meats. If you like tzatziki, you'll love making easy Turkish cacik.

Provided by Elizabeth Taviloglu

Categories     Sauce     Condiment

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

18 oz/500 g yogurt (plain)
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup cold water
2 to 3 cucumbers (peeled and finely diced)
Optional: 1 to 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped, or 1 to 2 tsp. garlic powder)
1 tsp. salt (more or less to taste)
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. oregano (dried)
Optional: 1/4 tsp. hot red pepper flakes (or sweet paprika)
Garnish: 1/4 cup dill weed (fresh, finely chopped or 1 tsp. dried dill weed)
Garnish: 1/4 cup mint leaves (fresh, finely chopped or 1/2 tsp. dried mint)

Steps:

  • First, whisk the yogurt and olive oil together to make a smooth mixture. Gradually whisk in the water until you get the consistency you want. Some prefer their 'cacık' watery while some like it thick. It's completely up to you.
  • Next add the cucumbers, garlic, and spices and mix thoroughly until smooth. Adjust the spices to your taste.
  • It is best to refrigerate your 'cacık' for a few hours before serving. Serve your ice-cold 'cacık' in small, decorative bowls. Drizzle a little bit of olive oil in the center of each one. Garnish each with a small sprig of fresh mint or dill weed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 675 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

EASY GREEK YOGURT CUCUMBER SAUCE



Easy Greek Yogurt Cucumber Sauce image

This concoction is a result of my experimental efforts in trying to copy a favorite Greek restaurant's tzatziki sauce. Serve with gyros, pita bread, chips, or raw veggies.

Provided by Polly Rinas Janos

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 8h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon white vinegar
½ teaspoon lemon juice
1 small cucumber - peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
1 green onion
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon lemon zest
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Stir together the yogurt, sour cream, vinegar, lemon juice, cucumber, green onion, garlic, feta cheese, oregano, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl; cover and chill 8 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 10.7 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 62.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

PERSIAN CUCUMBER YOGURT (MAAST-O KHIAR)



Persian Cucumber Yogurt (Maast-o Khiar) image

This cool and healthy dip can be served along side rice and meat, or simply with bread. No Persian meal is complete without Maast-o khiar! This dish is best if refrigerated for a few hours, but if you are strapped for time feel free to serve after mixing. Don't be afraid to get creative! Try adding spinach, raisins, or walnuts. Other herbs could be used as well (i.e. mint, tarragon, oregano). More cucumbers, less shallots...it's your call! Enjoy!

Provided by SASHAYEGHI

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (32 ounce) container plain yogurt
3 English cucumbers, peeled and cubed
1 clove garlic, minced
1 shallot, finely chopped
5 tablespoons dried dill weed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, and shallot. Season with dill, salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 3.4 mg, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 187.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

SNEZHANKA(BULGARIAN CUCUMBERS IN YOGURT)



Snezhanka(Bulgarian Cucumbers in Yogurt) image

Make and share this Snezhanka(Bulgarian Cucumbers in Yogurt) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly chopped dill
16 ounces thick plain yogurt (or Greek Style )

Steps:

  • Squeeze the chopped cucumber by hand to get rid of most of the water, then place in a bowl together with the salt, pepper, garlic, olive oil and dill.
  • Set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Add the yogurt to the cucumber mixture, mix well and chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy!
  • Can be served as a starter, dip or side dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 21.2, Sodium 77.5, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 9.3, Protein 6.4

CUCUMBERS WITH YOGURT



Cucumbers with Yogurt image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 or 4 small pickling (Kirby) cucumbers or 1 large
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon minced chives
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 small clove garlic, finely minced

Steps:

  • If cucumber is waxed, peel it. Kirby or pickling cucumbers do not require peeling since they are not waxed.
  • Slice cucumbers thinly.
  • Combine remaining ingredients and mix well. Stir in cucumbers and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 124, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1378 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams

CUCUMBER, YOGURT AND DILL SALAD



Cucumber, Yogurt and Dill Salad image

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cucumbers, cut into 2-inch-long pieces
1 small red onion, sliced
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 clove garlic, grated or minced
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Quarter the cucumber pieces and place in a mixing bowl. Add the onions and season with salt. Mix to combine as you prepare the rest of the salad. This will start to draw out moisture, which will help thin out the dressing.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, vinegar, olive oil, hot sauce and garlic. Add the dill and season with salt and pepper. Pour over the cucumbers and onions and mix to combine. Let sit in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Serve!

CUCUMBERS IN YOGURT



Cucumbers in Yogurt image

Categories     Dairy     Garlic     Vegetable     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Buffet     Cucumber     Summer     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings (as part of mezedes)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt (14 to 16 ounces; preferably Greek)
1 (14- to 16-ounce) seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped), peeled, halved lengthwise, and cored
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 medium garlic cloves

Steps:

  • If using a regular supermarket brand of yogurt (not Greek), drain in a paper-towel-lined sieve set over a bowl 1 hour. Discard liquid.
  • While yogurt drains, cut cucumber into 1/2-inch cubes. Transfer to another sieve set over a bowl and toss with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, then drain 1 hour. Rinse cucumber and pat dry.
  • Mince and mash garlic to a paste with remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt using a large heavy knife. Stir together yogurt, cucumbers, garlic paste, and salt to taste in a bowl.

ZUCCHINI IN YOGURT



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This is a simple Bulgarian recipe and nice when served with grilled meats. If you want you can spice it up by adding some hot sauce to the yogurt.It is difficult to give the right amount of yogurt, it will depend on the size of zucchini. Cooling time not included.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 -3 zucchini, thinly sliced
salt
2 tablespoons plain flour, for dusting
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, i always try not to use more but the zucchini will quickly absorb it at first. (for frying)
1 3/4 cups thick plain yogurt (more or less, see intro)
2 garlic cloves, crushed, more if you like
1 tablespoon freshly chopped dill
hot sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Place the zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with salt and leave in the sink or over a plate for approx 20 minutes Dry the zucchini slices on kitchen paper then toss and coat with flour on all sides.
  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan until very hot then add the zucchini slices and fry on both sides until golden brown.
  • Drain on kitchen paper.
  • Place the garlic, dill, hot sauce if using, yogurt in a mixing bowl and mix well.
  • Place the yoghurt in a wide shallow serving dish and top with the drained zucchini.
  • Gently mix.
  • Taste or you want to add more salt.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

CHICKEN THIGHS WITH SOUR CHERRIES AND CUCUMBER YOGURT



Chicken Thighs With Sour Cherries and Cucumber Yogurt image

If you're lucky enough to have more sour cherries than you need to make a pie, save them for this sweet and tangy chicken dish. The cherries are briefly simmered with sugar, vinegar and a bay leaf, then added to a sheet pan to roast alongside boneless, skinless chicken thighs and wedges of red onion. As they cook, the cherries absorb the chicken juices, becoming very savory and concentrated. Then, the whole thing is topped with dollops of cooling cucumber yogurt. Serve it with bread or rice to catch the juices at the bottom of the pan. If you can't get sour cherries, you can substitute seedless red or green grapes.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     poultry, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 to 2 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 large red onion, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal), plus more as needed
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, plus more as needed
2 tablespoons minced tarragon, plus more for serving
2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1/3 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
3 to 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 bay leaf
2 cups thinly sliced cucumbers, preferably Persian cucumbers
2 cups sour cherries, stemmed and pitted
1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
Flaky sea salt, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Combine chicken and onion on a rimmed sheet pan. Toss with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Add tarragon and 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, and toss to combine. Let stand at room temperature while preparing other ingredients.
  • In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, bay leaf and remaining 1 teaspoon salt over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently to dissolve sugar.
  • Place sliced cucumbers in medium bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of the vinegar solution to cucumbers and toss. Set aside.
  • Return pan to medium-low heat and add another tablespoon sugar. Once sugar dissolves, stir in cherries. Cook until cherries are slightly broken down, 3 to 4 minutes. Taste and add more sugar if the cherries still seem very tart. (You're not looking for them to be sweet, just balanced.)
  • Spoon cherries and their juices around chicken and onions. (It's OK if some cherries are on top of chicken and onions.) Roast until chicken is cooked through and cherries and onions are lightly browned in spots, 30 to 35 minutes. Give the dish a big stir and spoon the savory pan juices all over the top of the chicken.
  • While the chicken is roasting, stir yogurt and remaining 1 tablespoon oil into the bowl with the pickled cucumbers. Season with a large pinch of salt and black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Just before serving, stir well, taste and add more salt if needed.
  • Top chicken and cherries with a large dollop of cucumber yogurt, more tarragon and a drizzle of olive oil, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt or more kosher salt, if you like.

Tips

  • Choose the freshest cucumbers you can find for the best flavor and texture.
  • Use full-fat yogurt for a richer, creamier sauce.
  • Add a little garlic and fresh dill for extra flavor.
  • If you don't have time to let the cucumbers marinate overnight, you can still enjoy them after a few hours.
  • Serve the cucumbers with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or as a side dish to any meal.

Conclusion

Bulgarian cucumbers in yogurt is a refreshing, flavorful, and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your cucumbers spicy, garlicky, or dill-icious, this recipe has something for everyone. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy meal, give Bulgarian cucumbers in yogurt a try. You won't be disappointed!

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