Lebanese Yogurt and Cucumber Salad
3 cups plain yogurt
12 fresh mint leaves
2 cloves garlic, peeled
salt, to taste
2 or 3 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
Drain the yogurt in a cheesecloth-lined colander for several hours, discarding the liquid that has collected. Place the mint and garlic together in a salad bowl and crush with a little salt. Add the drained yogurt and cucumbers. Mix and chill before serving.
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