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Prep Time: 16 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 16 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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This refreshing cucumber yogurt dip can be served as part of the traditional Mezze, but it's also perfect as a sauce for poached salmon or other cold seafood. Be sure to look for Greek yogurt. It's thick, rich, and predrained. Plain yogurt can be substituted; see note below. Ingredients:
2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and grated (about 1 1/4 pounds unpeeled) |
2 cups greek yogurt or 4 cups plain yogurt, drained (see note) |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill |
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Press grated cucumber between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture. Stir together cucumber, yogurt, and remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate up to 5 days.
2. Note: To drain plain yogurt, line a sieve with a double thickness of cheesecloth; set sieve over a bowl. Spoon yogurt into sieve, and let drain in refrigerator at least 3 hours.
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