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- 2 cups plain, whole milk organic yogurt
- 1/2 organic cucumber, diced or sliced (your choice)
- 1 clove of garlic, minced or pressed
- A very generous handful of fresh herbs, chopped - cilantro, parsley and mint are my favorites
- Sea salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
- A little milk to thin with (optional)
View Full Recipe at The Garden of Eating
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 563g | |
| Calories 305 | |
| Calories from Fat 144 | 47% |
| Total Fat 15.99g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 9.14g | 37% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium 197mg | 8% |
| Potassium 808mg | 23% |
| Total Carbs 24.51g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugars 26.71g | 18% |
| Protein 16.31g | 26% |
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