Name: Cucumber Salad (Tzatziki)
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 large or 2 small cucumbers, peeled, halved and seeded; 1 clove garlic, peeled; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.5 cup low-fat plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, or 2 teaspoons dried; Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Heart Healthy Low-Calorie Low Carbohydrate Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Vegetarian Low Sodium Low Added Sugars

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Ingredients

1 large or 2 small cucumbers, peeled, halved and seeded
1 clove garlic, peeled
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup low-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, or 2 teaspoons dried
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

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 the shredded cucumber. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

30	Calories
1g	Fat
4g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 30
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 4g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 2g	4%
Total Fat 1g	1%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Vitamin A 182IU	4%
Vitamin C 3mg	3%
Folate 16mcg	4%
Sodium 169mg	7%
Calcium 73mg	6%
Iron 1mg	3%
Magnesium 16mg	4%
Potassium 184mg	4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.