Jajik (Cucumber, yogurt & mint salad)
Jajik is a refreshing yogurt salad made with cucumbers, mint and garlic. It's the perfect side to serve with grilled meat or rice. It's easy to make and only takes a few minutes. Must try!
Ingredients
- 3 Persian cucumbers, roughly 2 cups chopped
- 1 cup whole plain yogurt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dry mint, or substitute with finely chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large garlic clove, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cucumber, then using a teaspoon, spoon out the seeds from the inside. This is optional but it ensures the salad doesn't get watery, especially if you're leaving it in the fridge for a while.
- Finely dice the cucumber to your desired size. I like mine chunky, but you can adjust this. If you want it to be more like a dip, you can grate the cucumber.
- Mix together the yogurt, cucumber, mint, salt, and garlic. Taste and adjust. Raw garlic can have a strong taste, so if you're not a fan you can skip it or use garlic powder for a more subtle taste.
- Serve chilled with a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- Fresh garlic is optional in this recipe, but I find it adds amazing flavour. If you're not a huge fan of garlic, I would either skip it or use garlic powder for a subtle taste
- Adjust the size of the cucumber to your liking. You can also grate it to make it more like a dip
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 95kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 16mg, Sodium: 351mg, Potassium: 415mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 389IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 179mg, Iron: 1mg
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