Tzatziki

Total Time

20 Minutes

Prep Time

20 Minutes

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(39)

Ingredients

2 cups

1½ cups plain 2% Greek yogurt (I use Fage)
1 medium English or hothouse cucumber, seeded, coarsely grated and squeezed as dry as possible (about 1 cup)
2 small garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Scant ¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint

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Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix until well combined.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary (I often add a generous pinch of sugar to balance the flavors).

Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Before serving, drizzle with a bit of olive oil and sprinkle with fresh mint, if desired.

Tzatziki is traditionally made with mint or dill. I prefer the flavor of mint, but feel free to substitute fresh dill if you like.