Tzatziki

Name: Tzatziki
Ingredients: 32 ounces plain fat-free yogurt; 1 12 cups grated cucumbers (no seeds); 34 teaspoon salt, divided; 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped; 14 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 2 minced garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

7 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

32 ounces plain fat-free yogurt
1 12 cups grated cucumbers (no seeds)
34 teaspoon salt, divided
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
14 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1

Line a colander with coffee filters and place it in a large bowl.
2

Put the yogurt into the colander cover with wrap and let the yogurt sit in the fridge overnight (8-12 hours).
3

Discard liquid and spoon your nice thick yogurt into a large bowl.
4

Cover and refrigerate.
5

Put grated cucumber in a sieve and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp of the salt.
6

Mix well and let sit for 20 minutes.
7

Then squeeze until as dry as possible (blot with a paper towel).
8

Mix the cucumber, 1/4 tsp salt, mint, pepper, garlic and olive oil with the yogurt.
9

Let sit for several hours so that the flavors can blend.