March 28: Ramanavami (Hindu) (cucumber salad)

March is the month for Hindu festivals! This day features Rama Navami which celebrates the birth of the Hindu god Rama, the oldest known god having human form. It is a time of community meals, traditional prayers, and visits to the temple.

The traditional dish of Rama Navami is cucumber salad, which also includes coconut and green chilies for contrasting flavors. As this day is normally very warm in India, the combination is thought to help people tolerate the heat. Online food recipes offered by Dishfolio food bloggers show many varieties of cucumber salad which include different combinations featuring mustard seeds, coriander, and lemon as well.  A great side dish or vegetarian main course, there is likely a cucumber salad combination here to suit your taste. Enjoy cucumbers with an Indian twist tonight!

Cucumber Salad

Enjoy this cucumber salad any time - it's really quick to make and goes really fast!

by Ancestral Chef

White Hot Sesame Salad

Crisp cucumbers drizzled with sesame oil, topped with green chiles and hot red pepper flakes.

by Eat Healthy

Scandinavian Cucumber Salad

Scandinavian cucumber salad marinated with dill is a fresh side dish perfect for any time of year.

by outsideoslo

Nyonya pineapple & cucumber salad

A salad that you cannot resist, spicy & refreshing!

by Quay Po Cooks

Cucumber Sesame Salad

This Asian cucumber salad with black sesame seeds is quick to make and perfect for a picnic!

by seletsucre

Gingered Cuke and Chile Salad

Gingered Cuke and Chile Salad: fresh cucumbers, green chiles and carrots topped with ginger and a spritz of lime.

by Eat Healthy

Cucumber and Feta Salad

Cucumber and feta salad - easy to make and perfect for a picnic or potluck.

by MyRealFoodFamily

Creamy Cucumber Salad

Cool Creamy Cucumber Salad

by LovelyPinkDiva

Appetizer in a spoon

Smoked salmon and cucumber salad with goat cheese mousse

by oliveoilandlemons

Cucumber Salad

Cucumber Salad - Fresh, healthy and delicious. This works perfectly as a side or appetizer.

by thelowcarbdiet

Japanese Cucumber Salad (Sunomono)

A light and crunchy Japanese cucumber salad that can be made very quickly. It has a hint of vinegar, and a ton of flavor!

by HungryHuy