Khyar bi Laban (Lebanese Cucumber Yogurt Salad)

Ingredients

• •2 large cucumber, diced
• •2 cups plain yogurt
• •1 clove garlic, finely minced
• •1 tsp dried mint
• •1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• •1 tbsp olive oil
• •3/4 tsp salt

Directions

1. 1Place the diced cucumber in a bowl and sprinkle with half the salt.
2. 2Let the cucumber stand for 5 minutes, then drain off released water.
3. 3Whisk yogurt, garlic, dried mint, lemon juice, olive oil, and remaining salt.
4. 4Fold the drained cucumber into the yogurt mixture.
5. 5Chill for 5 minutes so the flavours settle.
6. 6Serve cold beside grilled meats, rice, or flatbreads.

💡 Briefly salting and draining the cucumber keeps the yogurt dressing thick instead of watery after chilling.

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