Best Lebanese Yogurt And Cucumber Salad Recipes

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KHYAR BI LABAN (CUCUMBER YOGURT SALAD)



Khyar Bi Laban (Cucumber Yogurt Salad) image

Discover a Middle Eastern treat, khyar bi laban (cucumber yogurt salad) with this easy recipe that pairs nicely with lamb dishes.

Provided by Saad Fayed

Categories     Appetizer     Snack     Condiment     Sauce

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cucumbers (peeled and cut into thin slices)
1 1/2 pints plain yogurt
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon mint (fresh)
1 clove garlic

Steps:

  • Peel and slice cucumbers into thin rounds.
  • Place sliced cucumbers in a strainer and sprinkle with salt. Set aside.
  • While salted cucumber slices sit, crush garlic and mash together with fresh mint leaves using a mortar and pestle or wooden spoon.
  • Combine yogurt and garlic mint mixture together. Stir well.
  • Fold in cucumber slices and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1341 mg, Sugar 10 g, Fat 2 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

LEBANESE YOGURT AND CUCUMBER SALAD



Lebanese Yogurt and Cucumber Salad image

Make and share this Lebanese Yogurt and Cucumber Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups yogurt
12 fresh mint leaves
2 cloves garlic, peeled
salt
2 -3 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Drain the yogurt in a cheesecloth-lined colander for several hours, discarding the liquid that has collected.
  • Place the mint and garlic together in a salad bowl and crush with a little salt.
  • Add the drained yogurt and cucumbers. Mix well and chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.7, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 15.9, Sodium 61.8, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 7.6, Protein 6.2

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