Cucumber and Yogurt Salad
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INGREDIENTS
2 cups yogurt, preferably whole milk, drained for 30 minutes in a double layer of cheese cloth (if you have the materials to do this)
2 small or 1 large cucumber, peeled unless garden fresh, seeded, and diced
Salt and freshly milled (white) pepper
2 garlic cloves
2 tsp chopped mint
2 tsp chopped dill
2-3 tsp white wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
PREPARATION
In a colander, sprinkle the cucumbers lightly with salt and drain for 20-30 minutes (helps to get out some of the water). Squeeze the cucumbers and blot with a towel. Pound the garlic with a few pinches salt in a mortar until smooth. Combine the yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, mint and dill, and then season with a little pepper and the vinegar. Taste for salt, drizzle the oil over the top, and serve.
