Tzatziki (Greek Appetizer)

 

INGREDIENT

16 oz (2 cups) thick yogurt
2 large or 5 small cucumbers
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1-2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh dill and/or fresh mint (Optional)

 

Preparation:

Put yogurt in a cheesecloth-lined sieve over a bowl. Drain for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

METHOD

(Hand method)

Peel, seed, and coarsely grate cucumbers. Drain well. Add garlic, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper to cucumbers and mix well. Add drained yogurt and blend.

(Food processor method)

Grate peeled and seeded cucumber and set aside to drain. Add garlic, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pulse with a quick on-off. Place in a bowl and combine with cucumber and yogurt.

Add mint or dill: Slight variations include 1-2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh dill and/or fresh mint.

Makes about 2 cups