Vegetable Salad with Garlic, Yogurt Dressing, and Zucchini
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Ingredients
- Eggs: 4 large
- Zucchini: 2 medium
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: To taste
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Cucumbers: 2, sliced
- Tomatoes: 3 medium, diced
- Greek yogurt (or sour cream): 2 tablespoons
- Apple cider vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Mustard (Dijon preferred): 1 teaspoon
- Spring onions: 2, chopped
- Black pepper: Freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Eggs:
1. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
2. Add the eggs and boil for 10 minutes to hard-boil them.
3. Once done, peel and set aside.
2️⃣ Prepare the Zucchini:
1. Slice the zucchini into thin rounds.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
3. Add the zucchini and sauté for 3-5 minutes until lightly browned and tender.
4. Add salt to taste.
3️⃣ Add Garlic:
1. Mince the garlic while the zucchini cooks.
2. Add it to the pan during the last minute of cooking to enhance the flavor.
4️⃣ Chop the Vegetables:
1. Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds.
2. Chop the spring onions and tomatoes.
5️⃣ Make the Dressing:
1. In a small bowl, mix together:
Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
Apple cider vinegar
Mustard
Salt and black pepper to taste
2. Stir until smooth.
6️⃣ Assemble the Salad:
1. In a large bowl, combine:
Sautéed zucchini
Cucumbers
Tomatoes
Spring onions
Boiled eggs, sliced or chopped
7️⃣ Dress and Serve:
1. Pour the yogurt dressing over the salad and toss everything together.
2. Let it rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
3. Serve and enjoy this fresh, crunchy, and creamy salad as a side dish or light main meal!
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A refreshing, nutritious, and flavorful salad perfect for any meal!