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Prep Time: 360 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 360 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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This is a Greek yogurt sauce made with cucumbers and fresh mint. It's perfect for gyros, dipping raw vegetables, etc. Combine chopped onion with the mixture if desired. Low-fat or nonfat yogurt may be used. Ingredients:
2 cups plain yogurt |
2 cloves crushed garlic |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves |
1 large cucumber - peeled, seeded and shredded |
Directions:
1. Use a cheese cloth to strain the yogurt over a bowl for 3 to 4 hours, until most of the water has drained.
2. Press excess liquid out of the shredded cucumber. In a medium bowl, stir together the cucumber and strained yogurt. Mix in the garlic, salt, pepper and mint. Chill the mixture for 1 to 2 hours.
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