Minted Yogurt Salad

Minted Yogurt Salad is a refreshing and vibrant Moroccan dish that combines creamy yogurt with fresh herbs and crunchy vegetables, making it a perfect side or appetizer. Its unique blend of flavors offers a delightful balance between tangy, creamy, and herbaceous notes.

Ingredients

• Greek yogurt - 200 grams
• Fresh mint leaves - 30 grams, chopped
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, chopped mint leaves, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
2. Add the diced cucumber, tomato, and finely chopped red onion to the yogurt mixture. Gently fold the vegetables into the yogurt until evenly distributed.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice to your preference.
4. Transfer the minted yogurt salad to a serving bowl and garnish with a few extra mint leaves on top.
5. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 5 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in probiotics from yogurt, promoting gut health.
• High in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables and mint.

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