Tzatziki - Yogurt, Garlic And Cucumber Salad

Recipe Ingredients

1		English cucumber or 2 small cucumbers - peeled, seeded, (large)
		And finely diced
2 teaspoons	10ml	Salt
2 cups	474ml	Plain yogurt
2 tablespoons	30ml	Extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons	30ml	Fresh lemon juice
2		Garlic cloves - (to 5) - finely minced
1/4 cup	10g / 0.4oz	Fresh mint leaves - coarsely chopped
		(or 2 tbspns dried mint)
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste

Recipe Instructions

Place the diced cucumber in a colander and sprinkle with the salt, tossing to mix well. Set the colander in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and allow to drain for 3 to 6 hours.

Line a sieve with cheesecloth and place the plain yogurt on top of the cheesecloth. Place the sieve over a bowl and allow to drain for 3 to 6 hours.

Pat the drained cucumber dry and transfer to a large bowl. Add the yogurt and stir to combine. Add the olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, garlic and mint, mixing gently until thoroughly blended. Season to taste with additional lemon juice, salt and freshly ground pepper.

This recipe yields about 3 cups.

Source:
COOKING LIVE with Sara Moulton - From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # CL-8872 broadcast 04-28-1997) - Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com

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