Tzatziki - Cucumber Dip/Sauce

Yogurt and cucumber combine into a quick, simple, and very refreshing dip or sandwich topping.
Yield	2 cups
Time	20 minutes
Tools	knife spoon bowl wooden spoon
Ingredients	1 large cucumber ½ t salt 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 t fresh mint, diced 2 t fresh dill, diced 1¾ c yogurt 2 t lemon juice 1 T olive oil
Directions	Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, and scrape out the seeds with a spoon. Dice the cucumber, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 10 minutes, then drain. Add the garlic, mint, dill, and yogurt. Mix well, then stir in the lemon juice and oil.
Notes	This sauce/dip is traditionally served with gyros, but can be served alongside other dips with a selection of vegetables, breads, and/or crackers. It’s also very nice when served alongside very spicy dishes – a way to refresh your palate before you go back for more.
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