Tzatziki
Tzatziki

Tzatziki
Yogurt based garlic spread that's great on pita or for dipping

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 2 large cucumbers
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped dill
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped mint
  • salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
  1. Put yogurt in cheesecloth-lined sieve over a bowl. Drain several hours or overnight in the refrigerator
  2. Peel, seed and coarsely grate cucumbers. Drain well
  3. Add garlic, vinegar, olive oil, mint, salt and pepper to cucumbers and mix well
  4. Add drained yogurt and blend
  5. Serve with pita bread, crackers, or layer on toasted olive bread to enjoy

Cook: Robin

Suggestion: This recipe was pretty acidic, next time I'd eliminate the vinegar.

Blurb: The only time I've ever had Tzatziki was on gyros. It left me wanting another gyro when I made it this time. This is a great dip that I enjoyed with pita bread and wine. :)