Tzatziki Sauce (Cucumber Yogurt Sauce)
CATEGORIES
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pint plain yogurt (you may use low or non-fat yogurt)
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 clove garlic, diced
- 1 Tbls. fresh dill, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
- Drain yogurt by pouring it into cheescloth and resting it over a small bowl. If you don't have cheesecloth, you may place a coffee filter into a mesh strainer and rest this over the bowl. Refrigerate for a few hours.
- Remove yogurt from refrigerator and pour off liquid. spoon yogurt into a mixing bowl. Slice cucumber lengthwise and remove seeds. Grate using a large grater and add to bowl. Add garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Blend and drizzle with a little oil.