Tzatziki Sauce (yogurt And Cucumber Dip)

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (16 ounce) container low-fat plain yogurt
• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 10 hrs 25 mins


• line a colander with two layers of cheesecloth and place it over a medium bowl. place the yogurt on the cheesecloth and cover the colander with plastic wrap. allow yogurt to drain overnight.
• lay grated cucumber on a plate lined with paper towel; allow to drain 1 to 2 hours.
• combine the drained yogurt, cucumber, garlic, parsley, mint, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.