New Delhi: Salads during summer are a lot different from any other season, and if they contain a refreshing and juicy cucumber, one will definitely dig in to try bites and fall in love with preparing it all summer for a cool and refreshing meal with lots of flavours and nutrients. Crisp, hydrating, and incredibly versatile, cucumbers are a summer kitchen staple. They are low in calories, high in water content, and pair beautifully with a variety of herbs, fruits, and proteins.
Making salads at home is not only easy but therapeutic too, it contains a lot of things that make summer more fun and enjoyable. You can add the summer fun and hydration to your meals with a few easy steps and recipes to make meals even better and energetic. Here are cucumber salad recipes to try this summer and fall in love with the flavours of refreshment.
Cucumber salads for summer
1. Classic Cucumber Yoghurt Salad
Ingredients:
- 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup plain yoghurt
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- A pinch of roasted cumin powder
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions to prepare:
- Take a bowl and whisk the yoghurt until smooth.
- Now add finely sliced cucumber to the bowl.
- Add salt, pepper, and cumin and mix well.
- Chill the salad for 10 minutes and garnish with mint before serving.
2. Cucumber and Watermelon Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 cucumber, cubed
- 1 cup watermelon, cubed
- A few mint leaves, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- A sprinkle of black salt
Instructions to prepare:
- Take a bowl and add diced cucumber along with watermelon.
- Add lemon juice, mint and black salt.
- Mix gently and serve cold for a summery treat.
3. Asian-Style Sesame Cucumber Salad
Ingredients:
- 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp sugar
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions to prepare:
- Combine vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and sugar in a bowl.
- Pour over sliced cucumbers.
- Mix well and top with sesame seeds.
- Let it sit for 10 minutes before serving for the best flavour.
4. Greek Cucumber Salad
Ingredients:
- 2 cucumbers, chopped
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tomato, diced
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- A handful of black olives
- Olive oil, lemon juice, oregano
Instructions to prepare:
- Mix all vegetables of your choice in a bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil with lemon juice.
- Add oregano and salt and toss well.
- Garnish with feta cheese and olives for a fresh salad.
These summer salads using cucumbers are refreshing, hydrating and full of nutrients to keep you going all day while enjoying the flavours and keeping the body in shape and active.
Beat the summer heat with crisp and hydrating cucumber salads that are both tasty and easy to make. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal, these cucumber creations will keep you refreshed all season. Food & Drink Lifestyle News -Fashion Trends, Beauty Tips, Celebrity Party News, Relationship advice, Travel and Food Tips
