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Tzatziki




Source of Recipe


Kitchen Bible






Recipe Introduction


This simple Greek dip makes a good start to a casual meal, served with a selection of crudites.





List of Ingredients



• 1 cucumber, peeled and coarsely grated
  
• salt
  
• 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt
  
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed, or more to taste
  
• 2 T chopped dill or mint
  
• 2 T extra virgin olive oil
  
• 1 T red wine vinegar
  






Instructions



1. Put the cucumber in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and let stand for 30 minutes.
   
2. Rinse the cucumber well to remove the excess salt. A handful at a time, squeeze out the excess liquid, putting the cucumber in a bowl.
   
3. Add the yogurt and stir. Add the garlic, mint, olive oil, and vinegar and mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until needed.
   






Final Comments


Makes 4 servings

Prepare ahead: The dip can be refrigerated for up to one day; stir before serving.

Good with warmed pita bread and a variety of vegetables, such as carrot, celery, fennel, and pepper slices, for dipping.

Leftovers will keep covered in the refrigerator for a day.