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Tzatziki Sauce-- Greek Cucumber/Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Tzatziki Sauce-- Greek Cucumber/Yogurt Sauce Recipe

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Tzatziki Sauce-- Greek Cucumber/Yogurt Sauce

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Ingredients:

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3 cups greek yogurt (also called yogurt cheese, see below for alternative)
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 large english cucumber, diced ( the long, skinny ones)
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp fresh dill (or both, depending on preference) or 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped (or both
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Peel cucumbers and dice. Put them in a colander and sprinkle with the tablespoon of salt (draws water out). Cover with a plate and sit something heavy on top. Let sit for 30 minute Drain well and wipe dry with a paper towel.
In food processor or blender, add cucumbers, garlic, lemon juice, dill and/or mint, and a few grinds of black pepper. Process until well blended, then stir into yogurt. Taste before adding any extra salt, then salt if needed. Place in refrigerator for at least two hours before serving so flavors can blend.
This will keep for a few days in the refrigerator, but you will need to drain off any water and stir each time you use it.
** If you can’t find the thicker Greek Yogurt Cheese, you can use regular, plain yogurt that is either full fat or low fat. To thicken, spoon yogurt into cheese cloth that has been quadrupled. Draw the corners of the cloth up and tie together. Suspend above a bowl for 2 hours so that water can drip out. The consistency of the yogurt should be like that of sour cream.
You can skip this draining process, if you want, but you will have a moderately messier, runnier result.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	72.26 Kcal (303 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.01g	0%
Cholesterol	5.92mg	2%
Sodium	1205.55mg	50%
Potassium	177.59mg	4%
Total Carbs	5.44g	2%
Sugars	3.78g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.01g	0%
Protein	11.86g	24%
Vitamin C	3.2mg	5%
Calcium	132.4mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	55.79 Kcal (234 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Cholesterol	4.57mg	2%
Sodium	930.8mg	50%
Potassium	137.11mg	4%
Total Carbs	4.2g	2%
Sugars	2.92g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.01g	0%
Protein	9.16g	24%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	5%
Calcium	102.2mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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