Directions:
- Line a sieve with a damp cheesecloth and place over a large bowl.
- Dump the yogurt into the sieve, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to drain in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
- Peel the cucumbers.
- Cut them in half lengthwise.
- Using a teaspoon, scrape out and discard the seeds.
- Grate the cucumbers into a colander, using the large holes on a four-sided grater.
- Salt the cumcumbers and allow them to drain for 1/2 hour.
- Place the garlic, vinegar, and olive oil in a bowl and marinate while the cucumbers are draining.
- Squeeze the drained cucumbers as dry as possible and blot on paper towels.
- Place in the bowl with the marinated garlic.
- Add the drained yougurt and stir.
- Add a few grindings of fresh pepper and salt if necessary.
- Serve with toasted pita bread triangles.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 251.52 Kcal (1053 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 129.42 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 14.38g | 22% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 31.85mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 119.7mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 776.94mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbs | 18.84g | 6% | |
| Sugars | 15.08g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.86g | 11% | |
| Protein | 10.33g | 21% | |
| Vitamin C | 11.9mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 341.8mg | 34% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 46.05 Kcal (193 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 23.7 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 2.63g | 22% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 5.83mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 21.92mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 142.25mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbs | 3.45g | 6% | |
| Sugars | 2.76g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.52g | 11% | |
| Protein | 1.89g | 21% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 62.6mg | 34% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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