Tzatziki Recipe

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Commonly referred to as Greek garlic sauce, tzatziki is a refreshing condiment often added to gyros; it can also be served as a dip, a sandwich spread, or as an accompaniment for grilled lamb kabobs.

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Directions

Peel and remove seeds from 1 large or 2 small cucumbers and then grate them. Place cucumbers on several layers of paper toweling. Sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon of salt on the grated cucumbers and let them stand for 30 minutes.
Place all ingredients in a bowl and stir the contents together until well blended as a sauce.
Chill the sauce.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons

Servings: 14

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Ingredients

-		1 cup cucumbers, peeled, seeded, grated
-		2 cups yogurt--thick
-		2 tablespoons olive oil
-		2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
-		1 tablespoon garlic, crushed
-		1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
-		1/8 teaspoon salt
-		pinch white pepper

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