Cucumber And Yogurt Salad

First the cucumber slices are "cured " for half an hour in garlic paste and salt. Then they 're sprinkled with dried mint, and combined woth yogurt.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 55 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain yogurt
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cucumbers
• 2 tablespoons dried mint

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Peel, quarter lengthwise, and seed cucumbers. Slice thinly. Mix together with garlic. Layer cucumber slices in a salad bowl, sprinkling each layer lightly with salt. Let stand for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Pour off the liquid that has formed, pressing cucumber firmly. Crumble mint over cucumbers.

Step 3

Beat yogurt until smooth; blend in a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Pour over cucumbers. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.