Greek Tzatziki-Style Cole Slaw

from www.npr.org: "This festive coleslaw mimics colors of summer. It serves as a perfect dip with pita chips or bread, a chunky sandwich spread and a topping for other julienned vegetables. Kids love to top off their red and green pepper slices with this slaw and crunch away. It is also a perfect accompaniment to grilled cheese sandwiches."

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
• 2  cups cucumbers, grated (Persian or English)
• 3  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1  tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped
• 1  tablespoon garlic, grated
• 1  tablespoon lime juice, fresh
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 1⁄2 cups  Greek yogurt, plain (low fat or whole)
• 2  cups  red peppers, finely julienned
• 2  cups green peppers, finely julienned
•  fresh mint sprig (to garnish)

Directions

1. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt to the grated cucumbers, mix lightly and set aside for about 10 minutes.
2. In a large mixing bowl, add the olive oil, mint, garlic, lime juice, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Mix well and let sit for about 5 minutes.
3. Squeeze out the excess juice from the grated cucumbers and add the cucumbers to the dressing. Mix well.
4. Add the yogurt and fold gently into the dressing. Keep aside 1 tablespoon each of the red and green bell peppers for garnish.
5. Add the rest of the peppers to the yogurt mixture and mix gently.
6. Garnish with sprigs of fresh mint.