Tzatziki Sauce

Tzatziki sauce is a beautiful combination of strained Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, spring onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.  It is traditionally served alongside grilled meats, and makes a wonderful addition to pita and hummus, or a crudites platter.  It is cool, crisp, tangy, and refreshing.

If you have never made homemade tzatziki sauce before, give it a try.  This recipe is restaurant worthy.

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Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups 2% Greek yogurt
• 1/2 English cucumber, peeled, seeds discarded, and finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 spring onion, cleaned and sliced
• 2-3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Directions:

Strain yogurt in a fine metal strainer or coffee filter for a couple of hours.  This will remove some of the excess liquid and will thicken your yogurt.

Transfer yogurt to a small bowl.  Add the rest of the ingredients, mix well, and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Makes: 2 cups

Note: Tzatziki sauce will stay fresh in your refrigerator for up to 5 days.