Yogurt Cucumber Dip {Salatet Zabadee}

A refreshing, fragrant dip that can be served all year round. And for me, since I <3 yogurt, I can eat it with every meal!

Serving Ideas: A dip served with toasted or fried pita bread triangles, a side dish to cool down any spicy meal or with grilled meats especially chicken.

Serving Size: 6 persons

Ingredients:
2 cups yogurt
1 large cucumber, seeded and grated
10 large leaves of mint, minced
1 clove of garlic crushed (optional)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cumin powder

Ingredients of the Yogurt Cucumber Dip

Directions:
~ So simple!  Mix all ingredients.  Let it sit in the fridge for an hour or serve immediately.
~ Decorate your dish with a bouquet of mint leaves, paprika powder and olive oil (See picture.)

~ Bel Hana ~

Best Places to Try this Dish in Egypt:
~ At Egyptian restaurants, ask for salads to start the meal with and one of them will be the yogurt dish.
~ My mom’s kitchen 🙂