Chia Seed and Cucumber Salad Recipe

One day I was staring at a package of chia seeds trying to think of something to do with them beyond the ubiquitous chia pudding. I wondered what would happen if I added them to my mother’s cucumber salad recipe. I also traded out her garden cucumbers for the sweet and supremely crunch Persian variety. The result is a unique combination of slippery and crunchy, smooth and hard textures that I find to be an incredible sensory pleasure.–Amy Reiley

Chia Seed and Cucumber Salad

Course: Side Dish

Dish Type: Salad

Cooking Style: Easy, fast

Diet and Health: Healthy

Seasonal: summer

Ingredient: chia seeds, cucumber

Servings: 4 as a side dish

Created by: Amy Reiley

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Ingredients

• 4 Persian cucumbers trimmed, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 3-4 tbsp Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/4 tsp granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt + additional to taste
• 1 tbsp red onion finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. Slice the cucumbers into 1/8 or 1/4 inch thick half moons. (I like to use a mandolin to keep the slices uniform--I prefer my slices thin but you may choose to cut them thicker for more crunch.)
2. Add 3 tbsp yogurt, apple cider vinegar, chia seeds, sugar, salt and (optional) red onion. Stir until thoroughly combine, making sure all the chia seeds are incorporated.
3. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. The recipe can be prepped a day in advance.
4. Season with additional salt to taste before serving. If the salad seems thicker than you'd like, add the last tbsp yogurt.

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