*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         CUCUMBER AND YOGURT DIP

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Russian                          Dips

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2   c            Plain Low Fat Yogurt
     1/3   c            Sour Cream
   2       lg           Cloves Garlic -- Minced
   2       md           Cucumbers -- Peeled, Grated,
                        -And Squeezed Dry In Paper
                        -Towels
   2       tb           Fresh Mint -- Chopped
   1       tb           Fresh Cilantro -- Chopped
   1 1/2   ts           Olive Oil
                        -----GARNISH-----
                        Whole Mint Leaves
                        Sumakh -- (Optional)
                        Toasted Pita Triangles

  In a serving bowl, combine the yogurt, sour cream,
  garlic, cucumbers, mint, cilantro and oil.  Cover and
  refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours to allow the flavors to
  settle.  Before serving, garnish with mint leaves and
  sumakh, if available.  Accompany this dip with toasted
  pita triangles.
  
  Makes about 2 1/2 cups.
 


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