Mint and Yogurt Refresher

makes 4 6oz. servings

1 whole english cucumber

24 oz plain yogurt (regular or fat free)*

1 tsp. green onion, chopped

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 tsp. ground coriander

1 tsp. fresh mint (either Ginger Mint or Spearmint), finely chopped

1 clove garlic, smashed

1 dash pepper

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. lemon peel, grated

4 tsp. lemon juice

fresh mint sprigs

nastursium leaves

Put all of the ingredients in a blender. Puree until smooth. Adjust salt, and refrigerate until well chilled. Garnish with the fresh mint sprigs, and sprinkle with freshly chopped nastursium leaves for a dazzling presentation. Serve either as a first course for a light summer meal, or as an afternoon refresher served in frosted glasses.

use the regular, whole fat yogurt to give a creamier texture