Classic Tzatziki

By kayjayjohnson

Ingredients

• 1/2 English cucumber
• 1 – 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 cups good quality plain yogurt, preferably Greek-style
• salt and pepper to taste

Details

Adapted from blogs.babble.com

Preparation

Step 1

Grate the cucumber with a box grater onto a double thickness of paper towel. Gather up the cucumber in the towel and squeeze out as much excess water as you can.

Combine cucumber, garlic, yogurt, salt and pepper in a bowl and stir until well blended. If you like, add a squeeze or lemon. The garlic flavor will intensify the longer it sits. Makes 2 1/2 – 3 cups.