RSSCucumber Salad (Tzatziki)
From EatingWell: November/December 1993 — Subscribe Now!
This garlicky cucumber-yogurt salad is delicious served with grilled lamb or as a dip for toasted pita chips.
4 servings
Active Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition Profile
Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | View Complete Nutrition Guidelines»
Ingredients
- 1 large or 2 small cucumbers, peeled, halved and seeded
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, or 2 teaspoons dried
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Preparation
- Coarsely shred cucumber and gently squeeze by hand to remove excess liquid. Place the garlic on a cutting board, chop coarsely and sprinkle with salt. Work the salted garlic into a paste with the flat side of a chef’s knife
- Whisk together the garlic paste, yogurt and mint in a medium bowl. Stir in shredded cucumber. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Per serving: 30 calories; 1 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 2 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 1 g fiber; 169 mg sodium; 183 mg potassium.
Exchanges: Free Food
Recipe Categories
- Ethnic/Regional
- Indian
- Type of Dish
- Side dish, vegetable
- Salad, side/appetizer
- Publication
- November/December 1993
- Health & Diet Considerations
- Healthy weight
- Heart healthy
- Low sodium
- Low saturated fat
- Low cholesterol
- Low carbohydrate
- Low calorie
- Diabetes appropriate
- Main Ingredient
- Vegetarian, other
- Servings
- 4
- Total Time
- 30 minutes or less
- Ease of Preparation
- Easy
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