Cucumber-Yogurt Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 lg. cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 1 Tbsp. coarse salt
• 2 cup low-fat yogurt
• 1/2 cup low fat sour cream
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 med. tomatoes, seeded, chopped
• curly leaf lettuce

Directions:

Sprinkle cucumbers with coarse salt; cover. Let stand, covered, for 30 minutes. Rinse several times in cold water; drain well. Squeeze dry with paper towels. Set aside. Mix yogurt, sour cream, cumin, cilantro and 1/2 teaspoon salt in small bowl. Chill, covered, until serving time. Combine cucumber, yogurt mixture an tomatoes in large bowl; toss gently to mix well. Spoon into lettuce-lined salad bowl.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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