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Cucumber-Yogurt Salad with Mint

By Ellen Faris

3.9

(12)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

3 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon fresh mint, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 8-ounce container plain yogurt
2 tablespoons whipping cream
Pepper

Preparation

  1. Place cucumbers in colander. Sprinkle with salt. Let stand 15 minutes. Rinse cucumbers. Drain on paper towels. Combine mint, garlic, and oregano in large bowl. Stir in yogurt and cream. Add cucumber and stir to coat. Season with pepper. Refrigerate until chilled. (Can be prepared 5 hours ahead.)

TagsSaladCucumberVegetableMintHerbs & SpicesGarlicRoot VegetableOreganoYogurtDairySideDinnerVegetarianNut FreeGluten FreeEasyNo-CookBon Appétit
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