Light and refreshing, Summer Cucumber Salad with Amalaki Pacchadi pairs crisp cucumber with tangy spices.
Summer Cucumber Salad with Amalaki Pacchadi
Summer Cucumber Salad with Amalaki Pacchadi
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Category
Side Dish
Cuisine
Indian
Author:
Nirupama Chintamani
Servings
2
Prep Time
15 minutes
This refreshing Summer Cucumber Salad is a light, flavorful dish perfect for warm days. Crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and zesty red onion are topped with roasted pumpkin seeds, fresh cilantro, and parsley. A tangy yogurt dressing made with garlic, spices, and a hint of olive oil ties it all together, adding a rich, cooling touch. Quick to prepare and packed with fresh ingredients, this salad is ideal as a side or light main course.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 European cucumber, peeled and cut
- 1 Medium sized avocado, cut and sliced
- ¼ of a red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp roasted pumpkin seeds
- 1-2 tsp minced cilantro and parsley
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Salt to taste
- Lemon juice
For the yogurt dressing:
- ½ cup yogurt (whole milk or plant-based)
- ½ tsp Prana Kitchens Amalaki Pacchadi spice mix
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
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Salt
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Prana Kitchens Laiju black pepper to taste
- A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp olive oil
- 1-2 tsp minced parsley and cilantro
- 2-3 tsp water
Directions
Assemble the salad:
In a medium bowl, arrange the cucumber pieces, slices of avocado and red onion. Sprinkle salt and pepper, and squeeze the lemon juice. Add pumpkin seeds, cilantro and parsley.
Make the yogurt dressing:
In a medium bowl combine yogurt, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes and grated garlic. Then add Prana Kitchens Amalaki Pacchadi spice mix and whisk together. Add olive oil, cilantro and parsley. Add 1-2 tsp water and mix. Check for the consistency and add more water if needed.
- Add the dressing to the salad just before serving. Enjoy!