Tzatziki

Name: Tzatziki
Ingredients: 2 cups whole or nonfat Greek yogurt; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 English cucumber, peeled and seeded; 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh dill; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

8 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

2 cups whole or nonfat Greek yogurt
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 English cucumber, peeled and seeded
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions

1

Combine the yogurt and salt in a bowl and stir to blend.
2

Turn into a cheesecloth-lined sieve placed over a bowl and let drain for several hours to remove excess moisture in the yogurt.
3

Meanwhile, shred the cucumber to make 1 cup.
4

Spread the shredded cucumber on paper towels and sprinkle lightly with salt.
5

Let drain for 30 minutes.
6

Using paper towels, squeeze out the excess moisture.
7

Combine the yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, mint, dill, and olive oil in a bowl.
8

Mix well.
9

Add the lemon juice to taste.
10

Taste and adjust the seasoning.
11

Use now, or within 1 day.