How to Make Refreshing Cucumber Yogurt Sauce (Tzatziki)

Nothing is such a staple to Mediterranean food as Tzatziki. This sauce is great to dip veggies in, falafel, great on gyros, or dip pita. It's very versatile and very delicious.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Plain low-fat yogurt
• Lemon
• Medium cucumber
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 tsp. dried parsley

1. Seed the cucumber. Finely dice or grate the entire cucumber. In a bowl combine 8 oz. of plain yogurt and add the diced cucumber.
2. Finely mince the clove of garlic and add it to the bowl. Squeeze in the juice of 1/2 of the lemon.
3. Add the dried parsley. Stir to combine all ingredients.

Tips & Warnings

• For best results, allow mixture to refrigerate overnight. This makes it taste even better.
• You may choose to substitute dill or fresh mint in place of the parsley.
• Serve of gyros, with veggies, or dip pita. (See http://www.ehow.com/how_2097749_delicious-home-made-pita.html)