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Indian-Spiced Brazilian Lettuce Salad with Cumin‑Yogurt Drizzle

Lettuce, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro dressed in a spiced cucumber‑cumin yogurt sauce, garnished with fresh mint.

Indian-Spiced Brazilian Lettuce Salad with Cumin‑Yogurt Drizzle

Total

25 min

Prep

25 min

Serves

3

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Servings

Recipe serves 3

Ingredients

  • 6 large Romaine lettuce leaves
  • 1/4 cup Red onion
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup Cucumber
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (full‑fat)
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp Garam masala
  • 1 tbsp Fresh mint leaves
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/8 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash and dry the lettuce leaves, then tear them into bite‑size pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Thinly slice the red onion and add to the bowl along with chopped cilantro.

  3. 3

    In a small blender or food processor, combine cucumber, Greek yogurt, ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper; blend until smooth to create the cumin‑yogurt drizzle.

  4. 4

    Pour the drizzle over the salad, toss gently to coat evenly, and top with fresh mint leaves.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately or chill for up to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

120

6% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein6 g
Carbohydrate5 g
Fat9 g
Fiber2 g
Sugar3 g
Sodium210 mg

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