Tzatziki

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Photo: GENTL & HYERS
Yield:
4 cups

Tzatziki, a cooling Greek condiment, helps soothe the heat of spicy dishes.

Ingredients

  • 3 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into ½-inch chunks

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 2 cups Homemade Yogurt, or prepared

  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

  1. In a colander, toss together cucumbers and 1 teaspoon salt. Place colander in sink, and let cucumbers drain for 20 to 30 minutes.

  2. Press cucumbers to extract excess liquid. Transfer to a bowl; mix in yogurt, garlic, dill, mint, oil, lemon juice, and remaining teaspoon salt. Refrigerate about 1 hour to allow flavors to blend; serve at room temperature.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, April 1996

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