Talattouri (Yoghurt and Cucumber Salad) is a traditional Cypriot recipe for a classic salad of cucumber in yoghurt that is typically served asa cold mezedhes dish with drinks. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Cypriot version of: Yoghurt and Cucumber Salad (Talattouri).
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Despite being a salad, this is typically served as part of a Cypriot mezze (mezedhes kriyi (cold mezedhes) dishes in Cyprus are snacks typically served with drinks and can be found in bars and taverna all over the island).
Ingredients:
500ml Greek-style yoghurt
3 garlic cloves, crushed
100g cucumber, peeled and cut into very thin slices
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp vinegar
1 tsp dried mint, crumbled
salt, to taste
Method:
Arrange the cucumber slices on a plate and scatter over the salt. Set aside to stand for 30 minutes then drain away any excess liquid.
Place the crushed garlic in a bowl and mix with the olive oil and vinegar. Whilst stirring constantly, add the yoghurt a little at a time then beat until you have a smooth cream.
Mix the cucumber into the yoghurt then set in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours. Serve on small plates garnished with a few drops of olive oil and a small sprinkling of dried mint.
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