Taratur (Tar-ah-tour)

1. 1

   Chop up the cucumber and try to absorb as much of the moisture as possible by drying off the cucumber pieces with a paper towel.

2. 2

   Place the cucumber chunks in a bowl.

3. 3

   Mince the garlic and add it to the cucumber chunks.

4. 4

   Sprinkle on the salt and mix it all together.

5. 5

   Pour in the yogurt.

6. 6

   If the yogurt is not thick enough, you can use 1/2 cup of sour cream and 1/2 cup of yogurt; blend them well before you pour the yogurt over the cucumber mixture.

7. 7

   Mix it all very well, salt to taste, and top it with the ground walnuts.

8. 8

   Sprinkle on the olive oil and add the mint.

9. 9

   Chill before serving it in an individual, cup-sized bowl.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.