Cucumber-and-Yogurt Dipping Sauce
This is based on the classic Greek dip tzatziki.
Yield: Makes 3 cups
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Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) container plain yogurt
- 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup minced sweet onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Garnish: fresh dill sprigs
Preparation
- Line a mesh strainer with a paper coffee filter or paper towel. Spoon yogurt into filter, and place strainer over a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill 4 hours.
- Spoon yogurt into a bowl, discarding strained liquid.
- Stir in diced cucumber and next 7 ingredients. Cover and chill yogurt mixture until ready to serve. Garnish, if desired. Serve with pita chips and fresh vegetables.
- Note: The sauce may also be served as a spread for tomato or roast beef sandwiches.
Cucumber-and-Yogurt Dipping Sauce Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Sauces/Condiments
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Make-Ahead, Portable/Picnic, Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: American, Mediterranean, Greek
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Dairy, Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Meatless
- OCCASION: Easter, Memorial Day, Mother's Day
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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