Cumin Cucumber Salad
(yield: 25)
6 med.cucumbers
6 sm. onions, chopped fine
6 tsp. salt
6 tomatoes, chopped into 16ths
6 tsp. cumin seeds
3 c. cottage cheese
3 c. yogurt
18 sprigs parsley. chopped
procedure:
1. quarter the cucumber lengthwise, then hold the quarters together and slice it into half-inch chunks, place in a large bowl.
2. add the onion, salt, and tomato to the bowl with the cucumber and toss gently.
3. toast the cumin in a small dry frying pan over medium heat only until they are brittle, not browned, it should take about 1 minute.
4. mash cottage cheese and yogurt until smooth, add toasted cumin,
5. pour the dressing over the salad vegetables, toss gently, and refrigerate for 1 hour, if possible, before serving.
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