Tzatziki Sauce

By ccavins

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain natural yogurt
• 1/2 long thin English cucumber, peeled
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2-4 fresh mint leaves or 1 teaspoons dried mint
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

At least 1 hour before making, place yogurt
into a cheesecloth lined colander, or use a yogurt strainer. Allow yogurt to drain, discarding the liquids. In processor, finely dice the cucumber, and then add strained yogurt and remaining ingredients. Blend well. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh mint. Serve with sauteed vegetables, fried zuchini, or lamb. Also great as a cracker or bread spread.