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Creamy Cucumber Salad

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Creamy Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

Keep your kitchen “cool as a cucumber” with this refreshing chilled Creamy Cucumber Salad that earns big points as a healthy side dish option.

Serves: 8

 
Ingredients
  • 3 large cucumbers
  • 1 small onion, grated (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried mint leaves (see Option)
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Directions

Instructions
  1. Peel cucumbers and slice in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and coarsely chop cucumbers; place in a large bowl.
     
  2. Add remaining ingredients to cucumbers; mix well. Serve immediately, or cover and chill until ready to use.
Option

When fresh mint is available, go ahead and use it. Coarsely chop 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves and use it in place of dried mint.

 

Another refreshing cucumber salad you're sure to like is our Marinated Cucumber Salad.

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