This chilled salad is sure to provide a nice treat after a hot day weeding in the garden!

Ingredients

• 3 cucumbers
• 2 cups purslane leaves
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp chopped mint leaves
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Peel cucumbers, then quarter and remove seeds.  Slice thin.
2. Combine cucumbers, purslane, garlic, and mint in large bowl.
3. Add a dusting of salt and a pinch of pepper.  Mix well and refrigerate at least 3o minutes.
4. In a small bowl, combine yogurt and olive oil.
5. Gently combine yogurt mixture and chilled cucumber salad.
6. Refrigerate until serving.  Enjoy!

Cucumber Purslane Salad garnished with mint leaves

Tags: purslane, salad