Lebanese Yogurt and Cucumber Salad

Fresh mint and garlic flavor the yogurt dressing for these sliced cucumbers. This is a refreshing salad to make when cucumbers are at their best.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

3 cups plain yogurt
12 fresh mint leaves
2 cloves garlic, peeled
salt, to taste
2 or 3 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced

Instructions:

Drain the yogurt in a cheesecloth-lined colander for several hours, discarding the liquid that has collected. Place the mint and garlic together in a salad bowl and crush with a little salt. Add the drained yogurt and cucumbers. Mix and chill before serving.
Serves 6.
Recipe adapted from "The Frugal Gourmet on our Immigrant Ancestors"