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Khyar wa Laban - Garlic Cucumber Yogurt Salad

posted on: Dec 8, 2014

In summer this salad is a very refreshing dish. Serves 8.

• 2 cucumbers about 8 inches long each, peeled and halved lengthwise then thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons finely chopped green garlic leaves or 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 cups yogurt

Place cucumber slices in a salad bowl, then set aside. Combine remaining ingredients. Pour over cucumber slices, then toss. Chill before serving.