Tzatziki

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time:

Yields: Serves 4

Description

Tzatziki is a Greek cucumber salad dressed with yogurt, mint and garlic. It is typically served with grilled lamb and chicken but is also good served with crudités.

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3 tbsp. finely chopped fresh mint, plus a few sprigs for garnish
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 cup fat free plain yogurt
• cucumber flower, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Peel the cucumber. Reserve a little of the cucumber to use as a garnish if desired and cut the rest in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds with a teaspoon and discard.
2. Slice the cucumber thinly and combine with salt. Let stand for 15 - 20 minutes. Salt will soften the cucumber and draw out any bitter juices.
3. Combine the mint, garlic, sugar and yogurt in a bowl, reserving a few sprigs of mint as a decoration.
4. Rinse the cucumber in a sieve under cold running water to remove the salt. Drain well and combine with the yogurt. Decorate with a cucumber flower and/or mint. Serve cold.

External Links

• Alternate Tzatziki Sauce Recipe