Yogurt Salad Dressing

2 cups yogurt
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 shallot, minced
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
1 tablespoon finely chopped mint
1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large pinch salt
Ground white pepper, to taste

Drain the yogurt in a cheesecloth-lined strainer set over a bowl for 1 hour.

In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Serve as a salad dressing or as an accompaniment with spicy foods, such as vegetable curry.

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