Tzatziki

By pamdabear3383

Ingredients

• 1 medium cucumber peeled, halved, seeded, and finely chopped
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp. minced fresh dill
• 1 tsp. fresh mint, chopped
• 1 tsp. fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Put the cucumber in a strainer set over a bowl. Sprinkle with ⅛ teaspoon salt and drain for 1 hour. Squeeze out excess liquid.

Put the yogurt in another strainer set over a bowl and drain for 1 hour.

Combine the cucumber and yogurt in a bowl with the remaining ingredients and stir well.

Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.