TZATZIKI SAUCE WITH DILL

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Drain some low-fat yogurt overnight to make this yummy cucumber dressing. This is a delicious topping for grilled chicken or meat. It's also a great dip for veggies and pita chips.

Provided by Mary

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Tzatziki

Time 10h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

cheesecloth
1 (16 ounce) container plain yogurt
1 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and grated
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Line a colander with two layers of cheesecloth and place over a bowl. Scoop yogurt onto the cheesecloth and cover the colander with plastic wrap. Put in refrigerator to drain, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Place grated cucumber in a fine mesh strainer over a bowl; drain until most of the water is released, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Stir the drained yogurt, drained cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, and dill together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 20.4 mg, Sugar 2 g

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