Tzatziki

Tzatziki is a cucumber yogurt mixture that can be used as a dipping sauce for bread or stand on its own as a salad. It is found throughout the southeastern Mediterranean and it is
very popular in Greece.
Ingredients
Procedure
Makes 2 ½ Cups
2 cups yogurt
½ medium cucumber, peeled and seeded
pinch of salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp chopped dill
2 tsp chopped mint
1 Tbl olive oil
1 Tbl lemon juice

 

 

   

  1. Line a fine mesh colander with a coffee filter or several layers of cheesecloth.

  2. Add the yogurt to the colander and let drain refrigerated for 24 hours.

  3. Discard the liquid.

  4. Grate the cucumber and sprinkle with salt. Let stand to drain for 30 minutes.

  5. Press the excess water out of the cucumbers.

  6. In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, mint, olive oil, and lemon juice.

  7. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.