Tsatziki sauce
4 Cups
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | cups | Fresh yogurt, unflavored |
| 1 | medium | Cucumber, peeled and coarsely grated |
| 4 | Cloves garlic, crushed | |
| 2 | tablespoons | Olive oil |
| ½ | teaspoon | Dried dillweed |
| Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste | ||
| Additional olive oil for garnish | ||
Directions
Place a piece of cheesecloth in a colander and pour in the yogurt.
Allow the yogurt to drain for several hours. Place the grated cucumber in another colander and allow to drain for 2 hours. Mix together all ingredients exept the additional olive oil and chill.
Place in serving dishes and drizzle additional olive oil on top.
Serve as a spread for bread or as a dip for vegetables. This is generally served as a first course. Note: Store this dish covered in the refrigerator and it will keep well for 2 or 3 days.