Handful of fresh herbs like parsley or mint, minced
Aleppo pepper or crushed pink peppercorns for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
1
In a small bowl, mix the yogurt with the garlic and lemon zest; season with salt and pepper to taste.
2
Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice the cucumbers lengthwise into 1/8-inch slabs. In another bowl, whisk the lemon juice and olive oil. Add the slices of cucumbers and season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
3
When ready to serve, smear the seasoned yogurt on individual plates or a platter making a base for the salad. Place the slices of cucumber in loose curls on top of yogurt. Scatter fresh cherries on top; garnish with the fresh herbs and the pepper or pink peppercorns.
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Cherry and Cucumber Salad
PREP TIME15 mins
COOK TIME-
SERVINGS4
INGREDIENTS
1cup
thick Greek yogurt
1
garlic clove, grated
2tsp
lemon zest
Salt and pepper to taste
5
mini cucumbers
2Tbsp
fresh lemon juice
1Tbsp
Vera Jane's Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
2cups
ripe cherries, pitted
Handful of fresh herbs like parsley or mint, minced
Aleppo pepper or crushed pink peppercorns for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
1
In a small bowl, mix the yogurt with the garlic and lemon zest; season with salt and pepper to taste.
2
Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice the cucumbers lengthwise into 1/8-inch slabs. In another bowl, whisk the lemon juice and olive oil. Add the slices of cucumbers and season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
3
When ready to serve, smear the seasoned yogurt on individual plates or a platter making a base for the salad. Place the slices of cucumber in loose curls on top of yogurt. Scatter fresh cherries on top; garnish with the fresh herbs and the pepper or pink peppercorns.