There comes a time for me, during every cucumber growing season, where I cannot stand to look at another cucumber slice. I honestly always enjoy the taste of cucumber, but those little white & green circles really annoy me after weeks and weeks of seeing them in everything I eat.
I found a few recipes on the internet for cucumber salad dressing, so I thought I would try one. I am usually a committed oil & wine vinegar salad dressing person, but I actually enjoyed the taste of this dressing. It was a nice, refreshing change!
Cucumber Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 2 cups peeled, chopped cucumber
- small handful of celery tops & leaves
- 1 small jalapeño
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- fresh mint, chopped
- Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
I combined the cucumber, celery bits, jalapeño and garlic in the food processor and processed until smooth. I then stirred in the lemon juice, yogurt and olive oil, then seasoned it with salt, pepper and the fresh mint.
This was a really nice dressing. It stored well in a jar in the refrigerator; I think it actually improves with flavor as it ages. I look forward to making it again! … but, next year, because I’m really sick to death of looking at cucumbers right now.