Tzatziki (Cucumber, Garlic, and Yogurt Dip)

Name: Tzatziki (Cucumber, Garlic, and Yogurt Dip)
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 1 English cucumber; 1⁄2 tsp. salt; 2 cups Greek yogurt; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 5 tsps. virgin olive oil; 2 tsps. red wine vinegar; 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh sweet herbs (dill or mint); 1⁄4 tsp. ground black pepper

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Serves: 4Hands-on: 15 minutesTotal: 1 hour 15 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 English cucumber
1⁄2 tsp. salt
2 cups Greek yogurt
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
5 tsps. virgin olive oil
2 tsps. red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh sweet herbs (dill or mint)
1⁄4 tsp. ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1
Peel and grate the cucumber. Drain the liquid from the cucumbers by placing them in a colander and sprinkling the salt over. Place a small plate on top of the cucumbers to help push out the liquid, and let drain for 1 hour.
Step 2
Combine the yogurt, grated cucumber, chopped garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and the chopped fresh herbs in a medium bowl. Season with black pepper. Cover and chill until ready to serve.