we're having a heat wave, what to have for dinner?

[IcyPeas]

chilled cucumber yogurt soup.

I had to wing it a bit and used what I had on hand. I used 4 mini (persian) cucumbers peeled and grated, juice of 1/2 a lemon, some olive oil, plain yogurt (5.3 oz size), salt, pepper, dill. Mixed it all together (no blender although you can blend it). chill. eat. yum yum

it really was delicious for a hot summer day. It's refreshing and filling and you can improvise.

this is the actual recipe:

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/201918/chilled-cucumber-yogurt-soup/

[Ohiogal]

1. That looks delicious any time of the year

We're supposed to have a frost tonight .... will have to cover some of my plants outside

[LeftInTX]

2. A staple in my grandparents' home

Unfortunately, I don't have cucumbers and I'm limiting my shopping.

Although the Persian or seedless cucumbers are superior, we have always used whatever grew in the garden or what was cheapest in the grocery store.


Here is how they made it
Ingredients: Cucumber, yogurt and mint.
(This recipe says to add water, but for some reason Armenian yogurt is thicker than Dannon...no straining was ever involved.)

https://www.thearmeniankitchen.com/2009/07/armenian-cucumbers-3000-year-old.html

[IcyPeas]

7. I've seen those Armenian cucumbers

at the farmers market. Next time I am there (and who knows when that will be) I am going to buy them. Yes, mint would also be great. (As in the Armenian recipe - Jajik). There seem to be varieties on this recipe from different countries. When I eat Indian food I always get a side of raita which is also similar.

Also home grown cukes are probably awesome!!

[ChazII]

3. Heat wave in my area, too.

This does look like a delightful way to dine when the heat is in the trip digits.

[procon]

4. That's almost like Chilled Persian Cucumber Soup.

The cucumbers, shallots, mint and dill are blended with tart Greek yogurt until smooth. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. I chill it for several hours and serve with lemon wedges and Feta Cheese Toast.

The recipe uses a choice of added toppings from toasted walnut pieces, yellow raisins, chipped hard boiled eggs and pomegranate seeds.

This soup also doubles as a salad dressing served over a wedge of lettuce with tomatoes, cucumbers and radishes. I use any leftovers to make a nice meal, adding tuna or small cooked shrimp.

[IcyPeas]

8. Sounds delish

The walnuts sound like a great idea. When I was looking at recipes there was one that said to add raisins... it was the nytimes anthony zimern recipe. The feta toast!. Yum

Next time I'm shopping I will get all the proper ingredients. It's a very versatile recipe.

[abqtommy]

5. Gazpacho works for me, served with garlic bread and Modelo Negra... see link for recipes

https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffnt&q=recipe+for+gazpacho&ia=recipes

drooling now over the shrimp gazpacho...

[IcyPeas]

9. Gazpacho

Yes! Thats another good cold soup. Very fresh and healthy and tasty. Definitely going on my summer menu ideas.

[ailsagirl]

6. Yech-- not looking forward to bummer summer

When I was growing up and it was hot, we always had salad, sandwiches, and ice cream.

But chilled cucumber yogurt soup sounds great!

Bon Appétit!!