Kitten’s Tzatziki (Greek Cucumber and Yogurt Salad)
Posted for “Greek Week”
Greek yogurt is richer and thicker then regular yogurt and is the best used for this recipe, if you cannot find Greek yogurt just use 4 cups regular full-fat plain yogurt and drain it in the fridge through a triple thickness of cheesecloth for 8 hours or overnight, if you are using Greek yogurt you will not have to strain it…make certain to drain the cucumber very well
Plan ahead there is a 2 hour refrigeration time before serving
Yield about 5 cups
INGREDIENTS:
3 cups Greek yogurt (yiaourti sakoulas)
2 pounds cucumbers (about 3 medium, peeled and chopped finely)
3 teaspoons minced fresh garlic (if you like a strong garlic taste add in more!)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint (do not use dried mint!)
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:——————————–
Put the finely chopped cucumbers in a sieve and press out as much excess liquid as possible.
In a large bowl mix the minced garlic with the salt into a paste.
Add in the Greek yogurt (or strained yogurt) with garlic/salt paste, add to the drained cucumbers, mint, olive oil, more salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and chill for a minimum of 2 hours before serving.
Posted on recipezazz.com
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