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Cucumber yogurt sauce in a large bowl, with sliced of cucumber and dried mint, and a serving spoon. Kalamata olives in the background.
5 from 4 votes

Cucumber Yogurt Sauce (Khyar bi laban)

This Middle Eastern Cucumber Yogurt Sauce or Salad is very similar to Tzatziki. In Arabic, it's called Khyar bi laban, it's cold and refreshing and often served with rice and meat dishes.
Author Diana
Servings 12 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds (900 g) Plain yogurt
  • 4 Persian cucumbers or 8 baby cucumbers, or 1 large English cucumber, diced into ½ inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • extra-virgin olive oil optional, to drizzle

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine yogurt with cucumbers, garlic, mint, and salt.
  • Stir to combine, cover and chill in the fridge until you're ready to serve.
  • Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil right before serving if desired.

Notes

  • Storing: This sauce or salad can be stored covered in the fridge for up to 5 days, but it also depends on how fresh is the yogurt that you're using. Keep in mind that garlic flavor might intensify a little when stored and chilled.
  • Fresh lemon juice can be added for a tangier salad if desired.
  • This recipe is scaled to feed a family, so feel free to halve it if you're not serving a crowd.

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 0.1mg
Find it online: https://littlesunnykitchen.com/cucumber-yogurt-sauce/