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Refreshing Cucumber Yogurt Salad

Cucumber and mint yogurt salad, a light and refreshing appetizer perfect alongside Gulf rice dishes and Kabsa.

10 min 4 servings 85 cal/serving Easy 5 views
Refreshing Cucumber Yogurt Salad

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cucumber
    Wash the cucumber thoroughly and dice into very small cubes (or grate and gently squeeze out any excess liquid). · 3 min
  2. Whisk the Yogurt
    In a deep bowl, pour in the yogurt and whisk with a fork or hand whisk until smooth and creamy. · 1 min
  3. Season the Yogurt
    Add the minced garlic, dried mint, salt, and lemon juice to the yogurt, stirring well until the flavors meld together. · 1 min
  4. Combine the Ingredients
    Add the chopped cucumber to the yogurt mixture and mix thoroughly until evenly distributed. · 1 min
  5. Serving
    Spoon the salad into serving bowls, garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of dried mint, and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition / serving

85
cal
5.1
protein g
6.5
carbs g
4.2
fat g

Chef's tips

If you prefer a thicker consistency for the salad, drain the grated cucumber in a fine strainer for 5 minutes to squeeze out excess liquid before combining it with the yogurt.