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Cucumber and Yogurt Salad (Tzatziki) Recipe | |
Greek Salad | |
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Ingredients:
2 Cups Yogurt1 large Cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced 2 cloves garlic, ppeled 2 to 3 teaspoons white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint 2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill Salt Ground white pepper 1 tbsp extra vrigin olive oil
Directions:
Set a very fine mesh sieve or a colander lined with a coffee filter or several layers of cheesecloth over a bowl. Add yogurt, and let drain at room temperature for at least 2 hours or covered, in the refriegerator for up to 24 hours.In a colander toss together diced cucumber and 1 teaspoon salt - let stand to drain for a half hour. Press the excess water out of the cucumbers, rinse quickly, and blot dry. Mash together 2 cloves garlic and 2 or 3 pinches of salt until a paste is formed. Combine the yogurt, cucumber, and garlic in a medium bowl along with the vinegar, mint, dill, and salt and white pepper to taste. Drizzle tablespoon of olive oil over the salad and serve. 4- 6 Servings
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