Tzatziki (chantiles)

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsPlain yogurt
1mediumCucumber *
1Garlic clove; minced
2teaspoonsFine olive oil (or more)
1tablespoonWhite vinegar
1tablespoonFinely chopped fresh dill
1teaspoonFinely chopped fresh mint
1pinchSalt

Directions

*Note: Cucumber should be peeled, seeds removed, and diced or grated.

Drain excess juice if grated.

Combine all the ingredients in a glass or earthenware bowl and chill; to allow flavors to penetrate cucumber. Serve as a "dip", or on lettuce leaves as a salad, or with fried zucchini, eggplant, or fish.

From: "The Food of Greece" by Vilma Liacouras Chantiles. Avenel Books, New York.

Typed for you by Karen Mintzias