Tzatziki

This recipe is from my sister. Tzatziki is a Greek yogurt and cucumber-based sauce that can be used as a dip for breads or vegetables, or to accompany grilled meats.

• 1 large cucumber
• 3 cloves garlic (or more, to taste)
• 2 cups Greek whole milk yogurt
• 2 fronds of fresh dill, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh mint, finely chopped
• Salt
• Ground black pepper
• Ground white pepper
• Ground cayenne pepper
• 2 T. olive oil
• 2 T. fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 c. sour cream
• 1/3 c. mayonnaise

Peel and seed the cucumber (leave a few strips of skin on, for color). Chop into very small pieces (use a food processor). Place into colander and allow to drain 15-30 minutes, then squeeze out any excess water. Crush garlic into a pulp. Mix together cucumber, garlic, yogurt, dill, mint, oil, lemon juice, sour cream, and mayo. Add salt and a dash of black, white, and red peppers, to taste.

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