Chilled yoghurt and cucumber soup (tarator)

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Tarator, a chilled yogurt and cucumber soup, superb for hot summer days, can also be used as a dip for seafood or a pour-over sauce for cauliflower etc.

Ingredients

• 2 cucumbers, peeled and grated
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
• 2 large cartons of Greek-style yogurt
• ½ cup water, (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons dill, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Chopped walnuts, (optional)

Method

1. Mix the Crushed garlic and salt together and add to the grated cucumber
2. Add the yoghurt to a large bowl and mix in the yoghurt
3. Depending upon the consistency and flavour of the yoghurt you may wish to optionally thin-down the yoghurt with the water
4. Taste and adjust seasoning
5. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with chopped dill and the crushed walnuts if using

Serving suggestions

Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.