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Yogurt and Grated Cucumber Salad
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Yogurt and Grated Cucumber Salad

This time, a yogurt and grated cucumber salad! No need to add water, because the liquid released by the cucumber is enough. Very refreshing.

Total time30 min
Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Yield4 servings
DifficultyEasy
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Salads and appetizersInternationalVegetarianGluten freeNut freeEgg freeEasyQuick cook

Recipe story

Yogurt and grated cucumber salad.. an easy, refreshing, and delicious homemade recipe, especially since we grate the cucumber instead of cutting it

Ingredients

  • Half a kilo of cow's yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 medium cucumbers
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon dried mint

Method

  1. Crush the garlic and place it in a bowl with the washed, peeled, and grated cucumber
  2. Add the salt, dried mint, and yogurt, and mix well
  3. Note: Do not add water, because grating the cucumber releases its liquid
  4. For more from Amir, here is Meatball and Potato Tray Bake
  5. Also from Amir, learn how to make Local Butter Bean Stew with Oil

Notes and serving ideas

  • Meatball and Potato Tray Bake
  • Local Butter Bean Stew with Oil
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