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title: Khyar bi Laban (Cucumber and Yogurt Salad with Mint)
servings: 4
prep time: 10 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/khyar-bi-laban-cucumber-yogurt-salad
---

Gather @greek yogurt{400%g} and @black pepper{}.

Grate the @cucumber{2}, sprinkle with a pinch of @salt{}, and let it drain in a sieve for 10 minutes. ~{10%minutes}

Press the cucumber firmly with the back of a spoon to squeeze out the last of the liquid.

Whisk the yogurt with the grated @garlic{1%clove}, @dried mint{1%tsp}, salt and pepper until smooth.

Fold the drained cucumber into the yogurt.

Spoon into a bowl, drizzle with @olive oil{1%tbsp}, and dust with a little extra dried mint.

Serve chilled, alongside grilled meat, rice or warm pita bread.