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Essentials: Tzatziki Sauce

Source of Recipe


"Weber's Big Book of Burgers" by Jamie Purviance



List of Ingredients



• ½ English cucumber, coarsely grated on the large holes of a box grater
  
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
  
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  
• 1 medium clove garlic, minced or pushed through a press
  
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  






Instructions



1. Place the grated cucumber in a strainer and press firmly to squeeze out the excess liquid. Discard the liquid.
   
   
2. Transfer the cucumber to a small bowl.
   Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Serve; or cover and refrigerate for up to four hours.
   
   Makes about 1 ½ cups