Za'atar Cucumber Salad

Za'atar Cucumber Salad

Recipe by Jenny Goycochea
Description

So crisp and refreshing. The perfect side salad for the summer! Skyr brings it all together with a creamy yet light finish.

6 Servings

Ingredients
2-3
English or Hothouse Cucumbers
thinly sliced
1/2
Red Onion
thinly sliced
1 Teaspoon
Kosher Salt
1/2 Teaspoon
Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
2 Teaspoon
Lemon Zest
3 Tablespoon
Lemon Juice
3/4 Cup
Icelandic Provisions Traditional Plain Skyr
1/4 Cup
Fresh Dill
chopped
2 Teaspoon
Za'atar
2 Tablespoon
Olive Oil
Recipe
Step 1:
In a mixing bowl, combine the cucumbers and red onion. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
Step 2:
Add the skyr or yogurt, lemon juice, zest, dill, olive oil, and za'atar. Toss gently to combine everything. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Step 3:
Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with some good olive oil, sprinkle with more za'atar and fresh dill. Serve immediately.
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