Tzatziki

Name: Tzatziki
Ingredients: 2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and grated (about 1 1/4 pounds unpeeled); 2 cups Greek yogurt or 4 cups plain yogurt, drained (see note); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 1/2 teaspoon salt

7 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and grated (about 1 1/4 pounds unpeeled)
2 cups Greek yogurt or 4 cups plain yogurt, drained (see note)
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

Press grated cucumber between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture. Stir together cucumber, yogurt, and remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate up to 5 days.
2

Note: To drain plain yogurt, line a sieve with a double thickness of cheesecloth; set sieve over a bowl. Spoon yogurt into sieve, and let drain in refrigerator at least 3 hours.