Greek yogurt and cucumbers with fresh herbs, lemon and garlic is a refreshing sauce or salad.
Course Salads
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Equipment
Cutting board and knife
Airtight container
Ingredients
2cupsGreek yogurtor homemade yogurt drained to thicken
1 1/2cupsCucumber skin on, seeds removed, cubed
2tbspMint finely chopped, extra for garnish
2Garlic clovescrushed
2tbspLemon juice about 2 lemons
1/2 tspSalt or to taste
1tbspOlive oil more for final drizzle
Instructions
If using Greek yogurt, which is already thick, you do not need to strain it. If using homemade yogurt or other type of yogurt, strain the yogurt with cheesecloth over a bowl for about 2 hours, which drains the watery aspect of yogurt and retains the thick texture of yogurt. This step can be done days in advance.
Place the cubed slices of cucumber in a large bowl. Add the mint, garlic, lemon juice, salt and olive oil. Toss and let stand a few minutes. Add the yogurt and mix gently. Chill and serve.