Raita

I'm not a huge cucumber fan.  However, when its hot outside the combination of tangy greek yogurt and cucumber makes for a perfect refreshing side or sauce with almost every meal.

[image borrowed from Simplyrecipes.com- Broke my camera :( ]

Ingredients:

1/2 cup low fat or fat free greek yogurt

1/2 cup seeded chopped cucumber

3 tbsp chopped scallions

1 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp cumin

squeeze (approximately 1 tsp) fresh lemon juice

1. Combine cucumber and scallions in a bowl

2. Stir in greek yogurt

3. Sprinkle salt and cumin over top and stir

4. Stir in lemon juice

5. Serve as a side, over a protein, or in a sandwich

I love to use this raita with fish or over a piece of lamb.  Yum!