Tzatziki

I have been known to plan a meal around a sauce or condiment. This is definitely worth working a whole evening around! Taking the time to drain the cucumber is essential for the best results.

Lindsay

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• 2 hothouse cucumbers, seeded
• 3 cups plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons champagne or white wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic (2 cloves)
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill (or 2 tsp dried dill)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Kosher salt

Grate the cucumber (I like to do this in the Cuisinart) and toss it with 2 tablespoons salt. place in a sieve and set it over a bowl. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours to drain the cucumber.

Squeeze as much liquid from the cucumbers as you can and transfer to a medium bowl. Mix in remaining ingredients and season with kosher salt as needed. You can serve it immediately or chill for a few hours while the flavors blend.