khiyar bi laban: lebanese cucumber and yogurt salad.

so fun fact: i am 1/4 lebanese. i grew up loving lebanese food and now i have been trying to cook it more as an adult. this recipe was one of my favorites, is perfectly refreshing in the summer, and i have made it before. the thing that makes it even more perfect is that i had TONS of cucumbers in the fridge that needed to be used up. so, if you ever find yourself with a plethora of cukes, makes this!!

khiyar bi laban.

ingredients

6 small cucumbers (or 4 medium ones)

2 cloves garlic

1 1/4 t salt

1 T or more dried mint

32 oz greek yogurt (i used non-fat, do what you like)

directions

1. peel the cucumbers (or you can leave some peel on...i compromised and peeled the cukes leaving stripes of peel still on), cut them into quarters lengthwise, and then slice them into chunks.

2. mince the garlic into a large mixing bowl then add the salt, cukes, mint, and yogurt. mix well. add more mint to taste and 1-2 tablespoons of water if you want a thinner consistency.

so this recipe is really quick (took me 10-15 minutes) and really good. i like it plain, but it is also great with pita bread. if you want to have it with a whole meal, it is great on gyros or falafel pita sandwiches (or just falafel).