TZATZIKI MEXICANO

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¡Opa AND Ole! The most difficult aspect for me in creating this recipe was determining whether tzatziki is male or female. If you are inclined to add a wee drop o' tequila (er, say one teaspoon?) to the tzatziki, I won't discourage you...

Provided by COOKGIRl

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup plain yogurt, drained (Greek yogurt is best if you can find it)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 jalapenos (seeded if you wish) or 1/2 serrano pepper, finely minced (seeded if you wish)
2 teaspoons fresh Mexican oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced (NOT dried)
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, minced (NOT dried)
1/2-2/3 cup cucumber, cut in half lengthwise, seeded and diced small (read *NOTE)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced
olive oil
cumin
fresh cilantro

Steps:

*NOTE: If using organic or garden cucumbers, peel in a "stripe" pattern. If using waxed, store bought cucumbers, peel off all the skin.
Combine all ingredients in a non-reactive bowl and mix well.
Cover and refrigerate from 1-3 hours.
Taste and adjust seasonings. Drizzle a bit of extra virgin olive oil around the edges, sprinkle a bit of ground cumin on top and garnish with fresh cilantro sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.3, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 21.2, Sodium 466.6, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 8.7, Protein 6.6

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