Tsatziki
Garlicky, cucumber yogurt dip (or condiment)
Ingredients
- 2 c. plain yogurt
- 1 small cucmber, peeled and coarsely grated
- 2 large cloves garlic
- 2 t. olive oil extra virgin preferred
- 2 t. lemon juice
- 3 T. fresh mint, chopped
Instructions
- Line a sieve with cheesecloth (or a doubled paper towel), and place over a bowl.
- Spoon the yogurt into the sieve, cover and refrigerates for at least 4-6 hours, or as long as overnight.
- Place the grated cucumber in a sieve set over a bowl, sprinkle with salt and let drain for 30 mins.
- Rinse off salt and gently squeeze the cucumber dry.
- In a bowl, combine the drained yogurt, garlic, olive oil, cucumber, lemon juice, and chopped mint. Season to taste with ground pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate until serving. Mixture may look as thought it is separating (depending on how long it is refrigerated); simply stir and serve.
- Garnish with fresh mint sprigs, if desired.