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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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nice spread or use intead of mayo Ingredients:
1 container of good quality natural yogurt |
2 small peeled and thinly sliced mediterranean cucumbers |
1 table spoon extra virgin oil |
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice |
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint |
4 large cloves of freshly minced garlic. |
salt for cucumbers |
Directions:
1. in a colander place the cucumbers and generous amount of salt
2. toss few times so salt coats the cucmumbers slices. let it sit for
3. 15 or so minutes. thisw ill help rid of cukes of water. wash cukes
4. to get rid of salt. pat dry. chope finely,
5. mix olive oil an dlemon juice and gently fold into yogurt. amke sure
6. it is thoroughly mixed. add minced garlic,cukes and mint. mix well
7. refrigerate. the longer you refrigerate the more intense the flavours.
8. this can be used as a dip or you can use instead of mayo on pitabread and grilled chicken. or kofta kebab .
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