Herbed Smashed Cucumbers - Lunds & Byerlys

Herbed Smashed Cucumbers

Fresh smashed cucumbers tossed with a creamy herbed dressing. A crisp accompaniment to roast chicken, grilled steak or just about any kind of fish.

Recipe source: Kitchn

Recipe - 50th STREET EDINA

Herbed Smashed Cucumbers

Prep Time15 Minutes

Servings6

Ingredients

¼ cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 pounds cucumbers (about 4 medium)

½ cup finely chopped red onion (about 1 small)

1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh dill

1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh parsley

Flaky salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice and oil. Set aside.
Peel the cucumbers and cut them in half lengthwise. Cut each half crosswise into 1-inch segments. Spread the pieces out on a cutting board, flat-side down, and use a heavy pot or skillet to lightly smash the cucumber pieces.
Transfer the smashed cucumbers to the bowl with the yogurt. Add the red onion, dill and parsley, along with a generous pinch of flaky sea salt and a few big grinds of pepper. Toss gently to combine. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.

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¼ cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt

Chobani Whole Milk Plain Greek Yogurt - Blended, 32 Ounce

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1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

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1 tablespoon olive oil

L&B Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 16.9 Ounce

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2 pounds cucumbers (about 4 medium)

Cucumbers, 1 Each

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½ cup finely chopped red onion (about 1 small)

Red Onions, 1 Pound

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1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh dill

L&B Fresh Dill, 0.75 Ounce

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1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh parsley

Curly Parsley Bunch, 1 Each

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Flaky salt

Maldon Sea Salt Flakes, 8.5 Ounce

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Freshly ground black pepper

L&B Coarse Ground Black Pepper, 2 Ounce

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Directions

In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice and oil. Set aside.
Peel the cucumbers and cut them in half lengthwise. Cut each half crosswise into 1-inch segments. Spread the pieces out on a cutting board, flat-side down, and use a heavy pot or skillet to lightly smash the cucumber pieces.
Transfer the smashed cucumbers to the bowl with the yogurt. Add the red onion, dill and parsley, along with a generous pinch of flaky sea salt and a few big grinds of pepper. Toss gently to combine. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.