Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
Avoid this recipe if you are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
No specific GERD triggers.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"It is the destiny of mint to be crushed."
-Waverley Lewis Root, Journalist
The refrigerator light goes on...
This is the best accompaniment to any spicy food you can imagine. The combination of the cool cucumber and the fresh yogurt is perfect.
Cucumber Mint Yogurt
Servings: 4 | Serving size: about 1/3 cup
Cooking Time: 15 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
This recipe keeps well for about 36 hours in the refrigerator.
| 1 medium | cucumber |
| 1 cup | non-fat Greek style yogurt |
| 1/8 tsp | salt |
| 2 Tbsp | fresh mint (minced) |
| fresh ground black pepper (to taste) |
Slice the cucumber lengthwise. Seed the cucumber. Using a shredder, shred the cucumber including the skin.
Fold the cucumber together with the yogurt, salt, mint, and pepper. Chill.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 1/3 cup
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 37 | Calories from Fat 1 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 120mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrates 5g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
| Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 4g |
| Vitamin A 1% | Vitamin C 2% |
| Calcium 13% | Iron 1% |
| Vitamin K 2 mcg | Potassium 180 mg |
| Magnesium 14 mg | |