How to Make Fabienne's Cucumber Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to refreshing and delicious summer salads, Fabienne's Cucumber Salad is a must-try. This simple yet flavorful dish is a staple in many households, and for good reason. It's light, tangy, and incredibly easy to make, making it the perfect side dish for any meal.

What sets Fabienne's Cucumber Salad apart from other cucumber salads is its unique blend of ingredients. The combination of crisp cucumbers, tangy red onion, and fresh dill creates a refreshing and vibrant flavor ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and diced
  • 1 pinch salt, or as needed
  • 1 onion, diced
  • ¼ cup crushed pistachios, or to taste
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 tablespoons low-fat Greek-style yogurt, or to taste
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • 4 small tomatoes, quartered

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 servings

  • Place cucumbers in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Set aside until water is drawn out of cucumbers, about 30 minutes.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    76 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 37mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 411mg