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Bowl of creamy yogurt cucumber salad for iftar garnished with fresh mint leaves and black pepper.

Yogurt Cucumber Salad for Iftar

A refreshing yogurt cucumber salad, perfect for breaking your fast during Ramadan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1 large cucumber peeled and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, diced cucumber, minced garlic, and chopped mint.
  2. Add salt and black pepper, then mix well.
  3. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a drizzle of olive oil or a pinch of sumac before serving.

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