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Persian Cucumber Salad
 
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 4
This is a very refreshing salad, Lovely served with BBQ'd chicken or any BBQ
Ingredients:
1 english cucumber
salt
1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons raisins, soaked in
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
1 small onion, minced
1/4 teaspoon white pepper (or black)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 pinch dried basil
lettuce (to garnish)
Directions:
1. Peel 4 long strips, one from each side of the cuke (leave the rest of the green for color), slice the cuke very thinly Place the rounds on a plate and salt lightly.
2. Let stand for 30 minutes.
3. Drain off the liquid and pat the cuke dry with a paper.
4. Mix cuke with yogurt.
5. Combine remaining ingredients and stir into the cucumber/yogurt.
6. Chill and serve on lettuce leaves.
By RecipeOfHealth.com