Tzatziki Sauce — Yogurt and Cucumber Dip
Description
This tzatziki sauce — yogurt and cucumber dip recipe starts with drained yogurt and grated cucumbers mixed with minced garlic, dill, and lemon juice.
Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) container low-fat plain yogurt
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1 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and grated
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Line a colander with two layers of cheesecloth; place over a bowl. Place yogurt in cheesecloth-lined colander; cover with plastic wrap. Drain yogurt 8 hours to overnight.
2
Place grated cucumber in a fine-mesh strainer; drain 1 to 2 hours.
3
Combine yogurt, cucumber, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; refrigerate for flavors to meld, at least 2 hours.