Tzatziki Sauce

1 English cucumber, grated
2 tsp. garlic paste
Salt
Fresh ground black pepper
2 cups thick Greek style yogurt
1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. minced fresh mint or dill weed
2 tbsp. olive oil

Directions:

Grate cucumber and sprinkle with a little salt. Let cucumber sit in a sieve for about 30 minutes, then squeeze dry. Mix with remaining ingredients and chill before serving.

Comments from sue-l :

Make sure you use the thick Greek yogurt in this. If you have another type, give it time to drain through cheesecloth in a sieve to thicken up.

User Reviews:

Must use English cucumbers for best results!

submitted by susan1 on December 09, 2006

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