bohemianwanderer – This cooling yoghurt salad combines crisp apple, gentle spice, and fresh herbs for a light and refreshing side dish. It works well alongside grilled meats, spicy mains, or as part of a larger spread. Preparation is quick, with chilling time allowing the flavours to meld together. The recipe serves six and can be made ahead for convenience.
Preparing the Yoghurt Base and Ingredients
Begin by placing the Greek yoghurt into a mixing bowl and whisking it with the whole milk until smooth and slightly loosened. The mixture should be creamy but pourable, with no lumps remaining. This step ensures the final salad has a light, balanced texture rather than being overly thick.
Prepare the apples by peeling and grating them, then immediately dressing them with a few drops of lemon juice to prevent browning. Drain the soaked raisins thoroughly after they have softened in hot water. Finely chop the mint leaves and green chilli, removing the chilli seeds and pith if a milder heat is preferred. Toast the cumin seeds in a dry pan until fragrant, then roughly crush them to release their aroma.
Mixing, Seasoning, and Chilling the Salad
Add the grated apple, drained raisins, chopped mint, chopped chilli, and crushed cumin to the yoghurt mixture. Stir gently but thoroughly, making sure all the ingredients distribute evenly without breaking down the texture of the yoghurt. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting carefully to balance the natural sweetness of the apple and raisins with the heat from the chilli and the warm spice of the cumin. Taste as you go and fine-tune the seasoning until the flavours feel well rounded. The mixture should taste fresh, lightly sweet, gently spicy, and aromatic, with each component clearly defined yet harmonious within the salad.
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Once mixed, cover the bowl and chill the yoghurt salad in the refrigerator until needed. Chilling allows the flavours to develop fully and helps the texture settle into a smooth, cohesive consistency. Serve the salad cold as a refreshing accompaniment, ideally alongside grilled or spiced dishes where its cooling qualities can balance richer flavours. The salad also pairs well with roasted vegetables, flatbreads, or rice-based meals.
Before serving, stir it briefly to redistribute any liquid that may have separated and to refresh the overall texture. For best results, taste the salad after chilling and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding a pinch of salt or a squeeze of lemon to brighten the flavours just before serving.
