Greek Tzatziki Dip with Yogurt - Garlic and Cucumber
Rebecca Forstadt Olkowski
Use as an appetizer - on pita bread or to add flavor to Kabobs
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Greek
- 16 oz. Greek Yogurt
- 1 cucumber peeled and coursely grated
- 3-4 garlic cloves mashed
- 1/4 cup olive oil Greek extra virgin is ideal
- 3 Tbsp fresh anise or mint finely chopped
- salt and pepper
Put the grated cucumber into a thin tulle or gauze cloth over a sieve.
Add salt, mix and let it drain for about 15 minutes.
Squeeze the cucumber inside the cloth until the liquid is removed.
Put it into a bowl and blend in all the remaining ingredients.
Place in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.