Middle Eastern Yogurt Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 English cucumber (leave peel on)
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2/3 cup middle eastern style yogurt (not Dannon)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2-1 small garlic cloves (smashed)
• 1/2-1 whole serrano pepper (smashed)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (more if desired)
• 3/4 teaspoon dried mint (do not omit)
• olive oil (to garnish)

Directions

1. 1

   Cut cucumbers into cubes, set aside.

2. 2

   In medium bowl add all other ingredients into bowl except for olive oil.

3. 3

   Mix well until no clumps.

4. 4

   Add cucumbers and mix well.

5. 5

   Garnish with olive oil on top.

6. 6

   *If you dont like hot foods, omit the pepper, but in order to stay true to this particular recipe please do not omit or substiture* I smash my garlic and hot pepper in a mortar or pestle together, or you could do it in a mini food processor and add the liquid to it.

7. 7

   Enjoy.