Tzatziki Sauce (Yogurt and Cucumber Dip)

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Description

Drain some low-fat yogurt overnight to make this yummy cucumber dressing. This is a delicious topping for grilled chicken or meat. It’s also a great dip for veggies and pita chips.

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) container low-fat plain yogurt
  • 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Line a colander with two layers of cheesecloth and place it over a medium bowl. Place the yogurt on the cheesecloth and cover the colander with plastic wrap. Allow yogurt to drain overnight.
  2. Lay grated cucumber on a plate lined with paper towel; allow to drain 1 to 2 hours.
  3. Combine the drained yogurt
  4. cucumber
  5. garlic
  6. parsley
  7. mint
  8. lemon juice
  9. salt
  10. and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Prep Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 10 hrs 25 mins

Servings: 16

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