Persian Cucumber Salad

This is a very refreshing salad, Lovely served with BBQ'd chicken or any BBQ

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  English cucumber
•  salt
• 1  cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 2  tablespoons raisins, soaked in
• 2  tablespoons water
• 2  tablespoons walnuts, chopped
• 1  small onion, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper (or black)
• 1  tablespoon  chopped of fresh mint
• 1  pinch dried basil
•  lettuce (to garnish)

Directions

1. Peel 4 long strips, one from each side of the cuke (leave the rest of the green for color), slice the cuke very thinly Place the rounds on a plate and salt lightly.
2. Let stand for 30 minutes.
3. Drain off the liquid and pat the cuke dry with a paper.
4. Mix cuke with yogurt.
5. Combine remaining ingredients and stir into the cucumber/yogurt.
6. Chill and serve on lettuce leaves.