CHOPPED ROMAINE & CUCUMBER SALAD WITH YOGURT DRESSING
This crunchy, flavor-packed salad is one of the most-requested recipes at the award-winning restaurant, Oleana, and was printed in Chef Ana Sortun's cookbook, "Spice: Flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean".
Provided by blucoat
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Wash and dry the romaine leaves. Be careful to dry the greens thoroughly, or the dressing won't cling. Chop the romaine into fine shreds (1/4 inch) and place them in a large salad bowl.
- Peel the cucumber and cut it in half lengthwise. Spoon out the seeds. Cut each half in half widthwise, making four long pieces, and grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater. Squeeze out any excess water with your hands.
- Add the shredded cucumber to the chopped romaine. Combine the romaine and cucumber with the walnuts, chopped arugula, and herbs, and set aside or keep cold until you're ready to toss and serve.
- Make the dressing by combining the minced garlic with the lemon, vinegar, and sugar in a small mixing bowl. Let this mixture sit for at least 10 minutes to soften the sharpness of the raw garlic.
- Finish the dressing by whisking in the yogurt and then the olive oil, little by little. Season to taste with salt and fresh-ground pepper.
- Just before serving, add half the dressing to the salad, salt and pepper taste, and toss. Romaine is thick and crunchy and needs more dressing than a delicate lettuce. Taste the salad, and if the dressing's too light, spoon on more. Sprinkle with chilies and serve immediately.
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Alex Oduro Bochway
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so refreshing and light, and the yogurt dressing is delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Sister in christ daily
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover romaine lettuce. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The yogurt dressing is a nice touch and it adds a bit of creaminess to the salad.
Baylie Okuly
[email protected]I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The yogurt dressing is a great alternative to traditional salad dressings and it's so healthy too.
Chukwu Joy
[email protected]This salad is amazing! The yogurt dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the combination of romaine lettuce, cucumber, and red onion is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
monir kazi
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so light and refreshing, and the yogurt dressing is delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
GR studio48
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with romaine lettuce, cucumber, and red onion. The yogurt dressing is also a good source of protein and calcium. This salad is a great option for a healthy and refreshing mea
Melissa Crowder
[email protected]I'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's simple, healthy, and flavorful. I especially love the yogurt dressing. It's a great way to add a little bit of creaminess to the salad without adding a lot of calori
Md Mohiddin
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover romaine lettuce. I love the addition of cucumber and yogurt dressing. It's a light and healthy salad that's perfect for summer.
Ulanda Kay-Coleman
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I highly recommend giving it a try.
Saroj Acharya
[email protected]This salad was so refreshing and delicious! The yogurt dressing was the perfect complement to the crisp romaine and cucumber. I will definitely be making this again.