Tzatziki Sauce II

Tzatziki Sauce II

This is a Greek yogurt sauce made with cucumbers and fresh mint. It's perfect for gyros, dipping raw vegetables, etc. Combine chopped onion with the mixture if desired. Low-fat or nonfat yogurt may be used.

Preparation Time
6 hr
Total Time
6 hr
Calories
15 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Use a cheese cloth to strain the yogurt over a bowl for 3 to 4 hours, until most of the water has drained.n
Step 2
Press excess liquid out of the shredded cucumber. In a medium bowl, stir together the cucumber and strained yogurt. Mix in the garlic, salt, pepper and mint. Chill the mixture for 1 to 2 hours.n
Tzatziki Sauce II
Tzatziki Sauce II
Tzatziki Sauce II
Tzatziki Sauce II

Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves crushed garlic
  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1 large cucumber - peeled, seeded and shredded

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