Tzatziki Sauce with Dill

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 20 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line a colander with two layers of cheesecloth and place over a bowl. Scoop yogurt onto the cheesecloth and cover the colander with plastic wrap. Put in refrigerator to drain, 8 hours to overnight.

Step 2

Place grated cucumber in a fine mesh strainer over a bowl; drain until most of the water is released, 1 to 2 hours.

Step 3

Stir the drained yogurt, drained cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, and dill together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.