Chilled Persian Cucumber Soup with Chives

Ingredients (10)

• 2 Persian or 1 English cucumber unpeeled and coarsely grated
• 0.5 tsp sea salt, or to taste
• 1.25 cup Greek yogurt plain fat-free
• 3 fresh chives minced
• 1 tbsp mint leaves finely chopped fresh
• 1 shallots minced
• 1.5 tbsp white balsamic or champagne vinegar
• 1 clove large garlic clove minced
• 0.75 tsp black pepper, or to taste freshly ground
• 0.66 cup unsweetened green tea or jasmine green tea (made with 1 tea bag) chilled