TZATZIKI SAUCE II

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This is a Greek yogurt sauce made with cucumbers and fresh mint. It's perfect for gyros, dipping raw vegetables, etc. Combine chopped onion with the mixture if desired. Low-fat or nonfat yogurt may be used.

Provided by 0316BJD

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Tzatziki

Time 6h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups plain yogurt
2 cloves crushed garlic
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 large cucumber - peeled, seeded and shredded

Steps:

Use a cheese cloth to strain the yogurt over a bowl for 3 to 4 hours, until most of the water has drained.
Press excess liquid out of the shredded cucumber. In a medium bowl, stir together the cucumber and strained yogurt. Mix in the garlic, salt, pepper and mint. Chill the mixture for 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 14.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 1.2 mg, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 63 mg, Sugar 1.4 g