Tzaziki Sauce

By sherryl61

An easy, flavorful cucumber yogurt sauce for use with stuffed grape leaves or any food of your choice

Ingredients

• 1-2 English cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and grated (or finely processed in food processor)
• juice and zest of one lemon
• 4-5 tablespoons FRESH dill, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons FRESH mint, finely chopped
• 2-3 cloves garlic paste (smash garlic cloves with side of knife until smooth)
• salt
• white pepper (approx. 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon)
• 1- 16 -18 ounce container nonfat Greek yogurt (I love Fage)

Preparation

Step 1

Take cucumber after grating, place in colander and liberally salt. Leave alone for about 1-2 hours to remove excess water from cucumber.

Combine all ingredients in nonmetal bowl until well blended.

Tastes better if allowed to sit overnight for flavors to blend

Note:
Can be served with stuffed grape leaves, gyros, as toppings for meat dishes or as a vegetable dip.