Lemon Mint Tzatziki

Directions

Line a strainer with paper towel and put the strainer over a bowl. Put the yogurt in the strainer and place it in the refrigerator to drain and thicken for 3 hours. Seed and coarsely grate the cucumber. Drain it well. In a medium bowl, stir together the thickened yogurt and olive oil. Stir in the cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, zest and mint. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

Ingredients

• 1 cup non-fat yogurt
• 1 English cucumber
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped mint leaves
• Salt and pepper

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