Cucumber And Yogurt Salad Recipe
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Cucumber And Yogurt Salad

By: jen 
"Cucumbers in a creamy yogurt dressing. Serve very cold."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (22)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 7 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cucumbers
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons dried mint
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

  1. Peel, quarter lengthwise, and seed cucumbers. Slice thinly. Mix together with garlic. Layer cucumber slices in a salad bowl, sprinkling each layer lightly with salt. Let stand for 30 minutes.
  2. Pour off the liquid that has formed, pressing cucumber firmly. Crumble mint over cucumbers.
  3. Beat yogurt until smooth; blend in a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Pour over cucumbers. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 55 | Total Fat: 2.6g | Cholesterol: 2mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2003 by LUCY MEOWKIN   view full review
I am totally impressed with this recipe! It tastes exactly like the cucumber and yogurt salad...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2005 by softlydemure1   view full review
Instead of using mint, I too used dill. EXCELLENT!
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2004 by ALBREE   view full review
I did not like these at all, the salt caused the cucumbers to be watery, which watered down...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2007 by MRTNZ   view full review
My SO and I enjoyed this recipe. It was refreshing. I followed the recipe instructions...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2005 by DENISE911   view full review
I loved this recipe! Actually I used dill instead of mint and it was great. It's a good side...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2002 by MACIANDJASON   view full review
This wasn't very good. I tried serving it over some fresh greens, but in the end there was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2010 by JermSD   view full review
Loved it. Then added feta and it blew my mind.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2010 by Stacie   view full review
I took fresh produce from my organic garden and I turned this into a cucumber and yogurt...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2009 by hottmama7   view full review
Love this recipie...reminds me of what the gyro places serve on the side for their...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2008 by gapch1026   view full review
I used fresh mint from my garden. A very tasty change from the usual cucumber salad with...

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