tzatziki vii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (32 ounce) container plain yogurt
• 2 cucumbers
• 1 medium head garlic
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill weed
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 15 mins


• place the yogurt in a large square of double cheesecloth. tie the cheesecloth at the top and let any excess liquid drain for about 4 hours.
• peel cucumbers; remove seeds with a spoon. shred the cucumbers, then squeeze to drain excess liquid.
• peel and mince garlic.
• in a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper. add yogurt, cucumbers and garlic and stir until evenly combined. refrigerate until ready to use.