Cucumber and Tomato Salad in Garlic Yogurt Dressing

Tish's Note:

Posted in response to a request for a Turkish recipe.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 lb cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 lb tomato, chopped
• 4 green onions, minced
• 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped fine
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped fine
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• black pepper

Directions:

1. Mix the lemon juice, yogurt, garlic, pepper, mint and parsley together.
2. Pour over cucumber and tomato mixture and stir.
3. Serve within an hour for best taste.

Reviews

[JustJanS]

This was really nice thanks Trish, very similar to the raitas we make to have with Indian curries and that's what we had it with. I loved the extra herbiness of it though. I found it a bit tart, and added about 1 teaspoon of sugar to balance that. Also found a grinding of sea salt at the table brought all the flavours out.

[TasteTester]

This is an awesome recipe; the best cucumber and tomato salad I've ever tasted. All the ingredients are in the perfect proportion and combine to make one fantastic salad. I wouldn't change a thing. (BTW, I ate four servings, so you know I loved it!) I made this to go with Kofta Skewers, and it complemented the kofta perfectly. Thanks for posting!!

[FloridaGrl]

I made this with lamb kebabs--this really complemented them and was very refreshing. Thanks for a great recipe!!