Cucumber Yoghurt Salad Recipe for a Cooling Middle Eastern Side Dish
This cucumber yoghurt salad recipe makes a cooling Middle Eastern side dish called khyar bi laban that is typically served with grilled meats such as kebabs and kofta, alongside Middle Eastern dips such as hummus and baba ghanoush, and salads such as fattoush. It’s also referred to as a cucumber yoghurt sauce as it has a thinner consistency than a dip.
Servings: 1 Bowl
Calories: 587kcal
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups Greek style yoghurt
- ½ cup fresh mint , finely chopped
- 2 large cucumbers , diced
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 mint sprig , for garnishing
Instructions
- In a mortar and pestle, sprinkle the salt on the cloves of garlic, pound until flattened, remove, and chop finely until minced.
- To a medium sized bowl, add the yoghurt, garlic and fresh mint and whisk a little, adding a tablespoon or two of water if it’s too thick.
- Add the diced cucumbers, stir to combine well, and refrigerate until serving.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and garnish with a mint sprig.
Nutrition
Calories: 587kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 2576mg | Potassium: 982mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 1762IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 715mg | Iron: 3mg