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Shredded Greens & Cukes in Creamy Yogurt Dressing

Shredded Greens & Cukes in Creamy Yogurt Dressing | A Salad For All Seasons

Do you have a favorite salad you rely on when throwing together a quick weeknight meal?

This is mine.  It’s creamy and crunchy and goes with just about everything!  This is made with romaine, arugula, spinach & cucumbers.  Tossed with toasted pumpkin seeds and a tangy, garlicky yogurt dressing.  But it’s versatile.  Keep the romaine and cukes and add any other greens you’d like.  Smoked almonds give it a different twist as well!

This is great in any season!

 

Shredded Greens & Cukes in Creamy Yogurt Dressing | A Salad For All Seasons

 

Crunchy and creamy all in one bite!

 

Shredded Greens & Cukes in Creamy Yogurt Dressing | A Salad For All Seasons

 

Some Greek yogurt.  Some lemon.  Some garlic.  It’s all good!

 

Shredded Greens & Cukes in Creamy Yogurt Dressing | A Salad For All SeasonsShredded Greens & Cukes in Creamy Yogurt Dressing | A Salad For All Seasons

 

If you are making this for a crowd, drench the salad with all the dressing.  The greens are hearty and can take it.  If you are making this for yourself, and plan on having leftovers, I would dress your salad individually.

 

Shredded Greens & Cukes in Creamy Yogurt Dressing | A Salad For All SeasonsShredded Greens & Cukes in Creamy Yogurt Dressing | A Salad For All Seasons

 

The way the crunchy greens are fully dressed in yogurt, gives this salad an almost coleslaw like quality.  I hope it’s soon to be one of your favorites, too!

 

Shredded Greens & Cukes in Creamy Yogurt Dressing | A Salad For All Seasons

“Salad is never more appetizing than when served in a large wooden bowl.”  Dorothy Draper (‘Entertaining is Fun’ 1941)

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Shredded Greens & Cukes in Yogurt Dressing
Author: Anne from A Salad For All Seasons
Prep time:  20 mins
Total time:  20 mins
Serves: 6 servings
 
Crunchy greens and cucumbers are dressed in a creamy and tangy yogurt dressing and sprinkled with toasted pumpkin seeds.
Ingredients
  • For the Dressing:
  • 3 Tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons of champagne vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon of granulated sugar
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 cup of whole milk Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup of olive oil
  • Kosher salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
  • For the Salad:
  • 2 medium heads of romaine
  • 1 ounce of baby arugula
  • 1 ounce of baby spinach
  • 1 English cucumber
  • ½ cup of toasted pumpkin seeds
  • 1 Tablespoon of chopped fresh chives
  • 1 Tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 Tablespoon of chopped fresh mint
  • Kosher salt & freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl combine the lemon juice, vinegar, sugar and garlic.
  2. Let this mixture sit for about 10-15 minutes to mellow out the garlic.
  3. Add the yogurt and whisk together.
  4. Slowly add the oil, whisking constantly to combine.
  5. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  7. Wash your greens and dry thoroughly to be sure the dressing will cling well to the leaves.
  8. Slice the romaine crosswise into ¼ inch thick shavings.
  9. Bunch the arugula together and cut into thin strips.
  10. Bunch the spinach together and cut into thin strips.
  11. Peel, halve and seed the cucumber.
  12. Grate it on the largest holes of a box grater.
  13. Using your hands, squeeze out as much excess water from the cucumbers.
  14. Toss the greens and cucumbers in a large bowl.
  15. Add the chives, parsley and mint.
  16. Toss the pumpkin seeds into the greens, reserving a handful for garnish.
  17. Toss the salad with all of the dressing to coat it generously.
  18. Season to taste with salt and pepper and garnish with extra pumpkin seeds.
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  1. Louise says

    May 13, 2016 at 8:50 pm

    That is one amazing looking salad, Anne!!! As I sit at my screen wishing I had a huge bowl in front of me, I realized I haven’t made homemade yogurt in nearly two weeks now. I’m going to “blame” you for inspiring me to get my butt to the dairy and by some fresh milk so I can make yogurt because, as much as that salad of yours is calling my name, it’s really all about that dressing too, now isn’t is, lol???

    Thank you so much for sharing, Anne…
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    • Anne says

      May 14, 2016 at 9:38 pm

      Thanks Louise! And you’re right! It’s really all about the dressing! Hope you post your home made yogurt recipe! : )

      Reply
  2. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    May 14, 2016 at 10:26 am

    We love creamy yoghurt dressing for everyday salad too. This looks great, Anne.
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    • Anne says

      May 17, 2016 at 9:39 pm

      Yogurt dressing is the best, isn’t it?! Thanks so much Angie! : )

      Reply
  3. Chris Scheuer says

    May 15, 2016 at 5:04 pm

    This looks wonderful, such a nice change from the same old same old! I love the yogurt dressing, it sounds delicious.

    Reply
    • Anne says

      May 17, 2016 at 9:40 pm

      Thanks so much, Chris! : )

      Reply
  4. mjskitchen says

    May 15, 2016 at 7:43 pm

    The co-op had organic cucumber $1 each (so I bought 3), also bought 3 types of salad greens and my fresh herbs are happily growing and ready for a summer of sharing. So you know this salad will be on my dinner table this week. Awesome!
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    • Anne says

      May 17, 2016 at 9:41 pm

      Thanks MJ! Good deal on the cukes! And I just got my herb garden together this week!
      : )

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      • mjskitchen says

        June 8, 2016 at 9:49 pm

        I made this salad tonight and added some leftover herb smoked chicken for a complete meal. Bobby and I both LOVED it!!!! The dressing, the textures, the fresh herbs – what a wonderful salad! Thank you Anne! This is a keeper!
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  5. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

    May 19, 2016 at 2:02 pm

    Your salad sounds terrific, I like everything about it. Pinned and will be making it soon.
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    • Anne says

      May 20, 2016 at 2:34 pm

      Thanks so much Karen! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Sandra Garth says

    May 19, 2016 at 2:06 pm

    This could easily become my favorite salad! I love the crunch from the pumpkin seeds and could swim in that dressing.
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    • Anne says

      May 20, 2016 at 2:35 pm

      Thanks Sandra! Such a good go-to salad for anything, really! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Kris ~Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies says

    May 25, 2016 at 10:17 pm

    This looks so good! I have never been able to develop a love for cucumbers, but served this way, grated up and mixed with all these wonderful flavors?
    I think this just might work for me!
    I will be trying this recipe, Anne 🙂
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    • Anne says

      May 26, 2016 at 2:36 pm

      Thanks Kris! So no cucumbers on the farm? It’s the one vegetable that grows like weeds for me! 🙂

      Reply

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