YOGURT SALAD (JAJEEK)

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This is a staple in our home. A simple salad that is made throughout the Middle East, Arabian influenced African countries such as Sudan were it is called Salatet Zabady bil Ajur & the Mediterranean. It is served as a mezza or salad side dish. It is especially good as a cool sauce to be paired with hot rice dishes as we do. Recipe#387395, for example. Modified from Delights from the Garden of Eden by Nawal Nasrallah. Prep time does not include 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories     Vegetable

Time 8m

Yield 2 , 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup plain balkan yogurt (thick yogurt, though you could use regular if you wish to)
1 cup cucumber, finely diced
1 garlic clove, minced and crushed
sea salt, to taste
1 tablespoon mint, finely chopped (optional, but I do like to add it depending what it is served with) or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried mint, crushed (optional, but I do like to add it depending what it is served with)

Steps:

  • In a bowl stir yogurt until creamy. Add finely diced cucumber, minced and crushed garlic, sea salt to taste, and optional mint. Stir well and refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving but not too much longer or cucumbers will lose their crunch.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 15.9, Sodium 58.5, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 6.6, Protein 4.8

Yolanda Songololo
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This salad is too complicated to make.


Andy Yanez
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I don't have the ingredients to make this salad.


Ian Etzwiler
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This salad is too expensive to make.


Mozam Mozam
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I don't have time to make this salad.


Shereenkhan Mogi
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This salad is too high in calories for me.


muhammad asif
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I'm allergic to dairy, so I can't try this salad.


Chisha Chitalu
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This salad sounds healthy and refreshing, but I'm not sure if I'll like it.


esmatullah jamali
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I'm not sure about the combination of yogurt and vegetables, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Raheel Aslam
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I'm not a big fan of yogurt, but this salad sounds really good.


Polina Kinko
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This salad looks so delicious, I'm definitely going to try it.


Marlena Kauffmann
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I can't wait to try this salad with different vegetables.


Elijah Caudle
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Sad EvryDay
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This salad is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook.


Retu Sikder
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I love the creamy texture of the yogurt dressing.


Lena Magdy
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Agboola Elizabeth
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I love how versatile this salad is. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


noor ishaq
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The yogurt dressing is the perfect complement to the crisp vegetables.


Goerge Castillo
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Misty Connolly
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This yogurt salad was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the creamy, tangy dressing and the crunch of the vegetables.