Directions:
- Line a sieve with a double thickness of dampened cheesecloth.
- Spoon in yogurt and set the sieve over a bowl.
- Refrigerate for two to three hours or until yogurt is about half its volume, nicely thick and creamy.
- Shred or cut cucumber into julienne strips.
- Place in a colander in sink or over a bowl, sprinkle generously with salt, mix well and let drain for at least 30 minutes to an hour.
- Rinse and gently pat dry.
- In a mortor and pestal muddle the garlic into a bit salt.
- Add to the thickened yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, and if desired, the pepper and mint.
- Mix well.
- Serve or refrigerate for a day or two so flavors mingle.
- Stir again before serving and sprinkle with additional minced mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 220.13 Kcal (922 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 97.85 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 10.87g | 17% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 31.85mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 121.76mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 762.59mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbs | 18.94g | 6% | |
| Sugars | 14.49g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.62g | 14% | |
| Protein | 9.59g | 19% | |
| Vitamin C | 15.4mg | 26% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.7mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 88.8mg | 493% | |
| Calcium | 359.7mg | 36% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 45.92 Kcal (192 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 20.41 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 2.27g | 17% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 6.64mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 25.4mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 159.09mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbs | 3.95g | 6% | |
| Sugars | 3.02g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.76g | 14% | |
| Protein | 2g | 19% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 26% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 18.5mg | 493% | |
| Calcium | 75mg | 36% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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