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Ingredients
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1 small clove garlic, crushed and peeled
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½ teaspoon salt
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4 cups peeled, seeded and chopped cucumbers (about 3 cucumbers), divided
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1 ½ cups buttermilk
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1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
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1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
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2 ice cubes
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Freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions
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Place garlic clove on a cutting board and sprinkle with salt. Mash with the side of a chef's knife into a smooth paste. Transfer to a blender.
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Reserving 1/2 cup of cucumbers for garnish, add the remaining cucumbers to the blender along with buttermilk, mint leaves, vinegar and ice cubes; blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and garnish with the reserved cucumbers and mint sprigs.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
57 | Calories |
1g | Fat |
8g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 57 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 8g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 4g | 8% |
Total Fat 1g | 1% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 3% |
Cholesterol 4mg | 1% |
Vitamin A 371IU | 7% |
Vitamin C 6mg | 7% |
Folate 29mcg | 7% |
Sodium 470mg | 20% |
Calcium 139mg | 11% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Magnesium 30mg | 7% |
Potassium 350mg | 7% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.