Lebanese Cold Cucumber Salad || Refreshing Salad for Summer!

cucumbers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: pickles

Zucchini offers a similar texture, while pickles add a tangy twist.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion is milder and adds freshness, while white onion is often less expensive.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro gives a different flavor profile, while dried parsley is a cost-effective alternative.

Quarter the cucumbers and add them to a large bowl.

Add salt, dried mint, and minced garlic to the bowl with cucumbers.

Add laven (yogurt) and lemon juice to the mixture.

Mix all the ingredients together.

Add ice cubes or very cold water to thin out the mixture.

Serve immediately or refrigerate to allow flavors to develop.

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