Cucumber Sauce
Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook
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I'm Greek and my husband's Sicilian, so we use plenty of garlic in our cooking. We typically serve this traditional Tzatziki with lamb and chicken.
SERVINGS: 10
CATEGORY: Condiment
METHOD:
TIME: Prep: 25 min. + chilling
Ingredients:
- 4 cups (32 ounces) plain yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Directions:
Line a fine mesh strainer with two layers of cheesecloth. Place yogurt in strainer over a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
Drain and discard liquid in bowl; set yogurt aside. Place cucumber in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 15 minutes; discard liquid.
In a small bowl, whisk oil and vinegar until blender. Stir in the garlic, yogurt and cucumber. Yield: About 2-1/2 cups.