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Cold Yogurt Cucumber Salad

By

ABU MADAM ANUAR

A simple, refreshing chilled yogurt and cucumber salad flavored with fresh dill and a touch of cumin. Ready in about five minutes, it's a cool, versatile side that pairs perfectly with rice or chicken.

Yield

4

Time

5 minutes

Rating

—

Ingredients

3 medium cucumbers, peeled and diced

1 cup plain yogurt (240 ml)

1/4 bunch fresh dill, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Salt, to taste (about 1/4 teaspoon)

Instructions

Step 1

Wash, peel (optional) and dice the cucumbers into small, bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Finely chop the fresh dill.

Step 3

In a bowl, whisk the yogurt with the ground cumin and salt until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Add the diced cucumbers and chopped dill to the yogurt mixture and stir gently until everything is evenly coated.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning (more salt or cumin if desired).

Step 6

Chill for 10–15 minutes if time allows, then serve cold alongside rice or grilled/roasted chicken.

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Cold Yogurt Cucumber Salad

By

ABU MADAM ANUAR

A simple, refreshing chilled yogurt and cucumber salad flavored with fresh dill and a touch of cumin. Ready in about five minutes, it's a cool, versatile side that pairs perfectly with rice or chicken.

Yield

4

Time

5 minutes

Rating

—

Ingredients

3 medium cucumbers, peeled and diced

1 cup plain yogurt (240 ml)

1/4 bunch fresh dill, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Salt, to taste (about 1/4 teaspoon)

Instructions

Step 1

Wash, peel (optional) and dice the cucumbers into small, bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Finely chop the fresh dill.

Step 3

In a bowl, whisk the yogurt with the ground cumin and salt until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Add the diced cucumbers and chopped dill to the yogurt mixture and stir gently until everything is evenly coated.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning (more salt or cumin if desired).

Step 6

Chill for 10–15 minutes if time allows, then serve cold alongside rice or grilled/roasted chicken.

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