Cucumber Salad (Tzatziki)

This garlicky cucumber-yogurt salad is delicious served with grilled lamb or as a dip for toasted pita chips.

Makes 4 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1 large or 2 small cucumbers, peeled, halved and seeded
1 clove garlic, peeled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or 2 teaspoons dried
Freshly ground pepper to taste

1. Coarsely shred cucumber and gently squeeze by hand to remove excess liquid. Place the garlic on a cutting board, chop coarsely and sprinkle with salt. Work the salted garlic into a paste with the flat side of a chef’s knife
2. Whisk together the garlic paste, yogurt and mint in a medium bowl. Stir in shredded cucumber. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 30 calories; 1 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 2 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrate; 2 g protein; 1 g fiber; 169 mg sodium; 183 mg potassium.
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