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Lebanese Cucumber and Yogurt Salad
A cucumber & yogurt salad is so light, refreshing & served cold, makes it a perfect summer side dish. Can be paired with Mujadara, rice or grilled meats.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup Whole Milk Yogurt (or Low Fat Yogurt)
- 2 Mini Cucumbers
- 2 cloves Garlic
- ½ tsp. Salt
- 1 tsp. Dried Mint
- ⅓ cup Water
Instructions
- 1
Sprinkle the salt over the garlic cloves and crush using a mortar and pestle.
- 2
Wash and chop the mini cucumbers.
- 3
Add the yogurt, garlic and water in a medium-sized bowl and whisk thoroughly.
- 4
Add the chopped cucumber and mix well.
- 5
Sprinkle with the dried mint and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.