Tzatziki

Name: Tzatziki
Yield: 10
Ingredients: ½ medium English cucumber, diced, plus additional for garnish; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, plus additional for garnish; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice; ¼ tsp coarse kosher salt; ⅛ tsp ground white pepper

This easy-to-make traditional Middle Eastern sauce is ideal with naan or raw veggies.

This easy-to-make traditional Middle Eastern sauce is ideal with naan or raw veggies. Combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, minced garlic, fresh dill and lemon juice for a cool and creamy tzatziki to serve with an appetizer board.

Makes 10 servings

Ingredients

½ medium English cucumber, diced, plus additional for garnish
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, plus additional for garnish
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp coarse kosher salt
⅛ tsp ground white pepper

Directions

Place diced cucumber in a fine-mesh strainer and press to drain; discard liquid.
In a medium bowl combine drained cucumber, yogurt, garlic, 2 tablespoons dill, lemon juice, salt and white pepper. Cover and chill.
Transfer to a small serving bowl. Garnish with additional diced cucumber and dill, if desired.

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