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Mediterranean Cucumber Sauce
Also known as Tzatziki. Serve with Gyros.
10 minutes,   6 third-cup servings
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Ingredients
2 cups Plain full-fat greek yogurt
1 English cucumber (see notes for regular cucumber)
4 cloves Fresh garlic
1 Lemon
to taste Salt and pepper
2 Tbsp Fresh Dill (or 2 tsp dried)
Preparation
1. Peel and grate the cucumber (1) with a box grater.
2. Wash the lemon (1) and get the zest (2 tsp) with the small side of the box grater.
3. Squeeze the lemon (1) to get 2 Tbsp of lemon juice.
4. Peel and mince the garlic (4 cloves).
5. If using fresh dill, chop finely (2 Tbsp).
6. Add to a bowl: yogurt (2 cups), grated cucumber (all), lemon zest (2 tsp), lemon juice (2 Tbsp), minced garlic (4 cloves), and chopped fresh dill (2 Tbsp) or dried dill (1 tsp), a pinch of salt, and a dash of pepper.
7. Combine and serve. Store refrigerated.  © RecipeRoulette.net
Notes
1. If using regular cucumber: peel, cut in half lengthwise, and remove the center seed part with a spoon. Grate the remaining part. Including the center seed part adds too much liquid to the sauce.
2. Using fresh ingredients where possible makes a big difference (lemon, garlic, dill).
3. Try with our *Slow-cooker chicken shawarma for gyros* recipe.

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