Ingredients

  • 11/2 Cups plain fat free yogurt
  • 1 Teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1 Teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 Teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 Cup English cucumber; peeled, seeded and diced 1/4-inch
  • 1 Cup California raisins
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Procedure

Set a strainer lined with a paper coffee filter over a bowl. Place the yogurt in the filter and let it drain for 3 to 4 hours. Turn the thickened yogurt into a mixing bowl. Fold in the remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories 90 (Calories from Fat 3%); Total Fat 0 ( Saturated Fat 0; Trans Fat 0; ); Cholesterol 0; Sodium 40; Potassium 300; Total Carbohydrate 20; Dietary Fiber 1; Sugars 18; Protein 3; Calcium 103; Iron 1;

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- by James W. Anderson, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Emeritus, University of Kentucky.