Cucumber And Onion Salad With Yogurt Cumin Vinaigrette - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cucumbers, peeled and very thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup plain yogurt
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 1/4 cup fresh basil or 1/4 cup of fresh mint
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation

In a large bowl toss together the cucumbers, onion, and salt. Add cold water to cover the mixture by 1 inch and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Drain the vegetables, pressing out as much water as possible, and return them to the bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients and refrigerate salad until ready to serve.