GREEK TZATZIKI-STYLE COLE SLAW

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from www.npr.org: "This festive coleslaw mimics colors of summer. It serves as a perfect dip with pita chips or bread, a chunky sandwich spread and a topping for other julienned vegetables. Kids love to top off their red and green pepper slices with this slaw and crunch away. It is also a perfect accompaniment to grilled cheese sandwiches."

Provided by Karen in MA

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
2 cups cucumbers, grated (Persian or English)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, grated
1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt, plain (low fat or whole)
2 cups red peppers, finely julienned
2 cups green peppers, finely julienned
fresh mint sprig (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Add 1/4 teaspoon salt to the grated cucumbers, mix lightly and set aside for about 10 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the olive oil, mint, garlic, lime juice, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Mix well and let sit for about 5 minutes.
  • Squeeze out the excess juice from the grated cucumbers and add the cucumbers to the dressing. Mix well.
  • Add the yogurt and fold gently into the dressing. Keep aside 1 tablespoon each of the red and green bell peppers for garnish.
  • Add the rest of the peppers to the yogurt mixture and mix gently.
  • Garnish with sprigs of fresh mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.3, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 298, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 5.9, Protein 1.9

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