Ingredients

The following ingredients have 1 Servings
  • 1/2 cucumber (peeled and finely shredded)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 lemons (zested and juiced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instruction

  • Place cucumber into a strainer and add salt. Allow to sit at room temperature over a bowl for about 15-20 minutes to remove as much liquid from the cucumber as possible. Press the cucumber with the back of a spoon to press out any additional liquids.
  • Add cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice and zest, cumin, parsley, and mint to the container of a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
  • Pour into a bowl, wrap with plastic and refrigerate until ready to serve, but recommended for at least one hour.