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Cucumber-Cabbage Salad with Tamarind Dressing

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Cucumber-Cabbage Salad with Tamarind Dressing

This salad is great with grilled chicken thighs, lamb chops, or leg of lamb.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 tablespoons honey
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup tamarind concentrate
3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
3 tablespoons cumin seeds
3 1/2 cups sliced cabbage
3 Persian cucumbers, cut into matchstick-size strips (about 3 cups)
3 cups mung bean sprouts
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix first 7 ingredients in small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Place cabbage and all remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 418 calories
25 g fat
4 g fiber
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
TagsSaladYogurtDairyLemonCitrusFruitTamarindCabbageLeafy GreensVegetableCucumberCilantroHerbs & SpicesSideLunchDinnerVegetarianGluten FreeNut FreeRawEasyMake AheadNo-CookSummerBon Appétit

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