Middle Eastern Yogurt Cucumber Salad

This is a Palestinian/Jordanian version of this very popular salad. This goes very well with Lamb and rice dishes.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 English cucumber (leave peel on)
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 2⁄3 cup  middle eastern style yogurt (not Dannon)
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄2-1  small garlic clove (smashed)
• 1⁄2-1  whole  serrano pepper (smashed)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (more if desired)
• 3⁄4 teaspoon dried mint (do not omit)
•  olive oil (to garnish)

Directions

1. Cut cucumbers into cubes, set aside.
2. In medium bowl add all other ingredients into bowl except for olive oil.
3. Mix well until no clumps.
4. Add cucumbers and mix well.
5. Garnish with olive oil on top.
6. *If you dont like hot foods, omit the pepper, but in order to stay true to this particular recipe please do not omit or substiture* I smash my garlic and hot pepper in a mortar or pestle together, or you could do it in a mini food processor and add the liquid to it.
7. Enjoy.