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                Tzatziki Yogurt, Garlic And Cucumber Salad

Recipe By     : Cooking Live Show #CL8872
Serving Size  : 3    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      lg            English cucumber -OR-
   2      sm            Cucumber -- peeled, seeded,
                        - finely diced
   2      ts            Salt
   2      c             Plain yogurt
   2      tb            Extra virgin olive oil
   2      tb            Fresh lemon juice
   2      cl            garlic -- up to 5 cl,
                        - finely minced
     1/4  c             Fresh mint leaves --
                        - coarsely chopped -OR-
   2      tb            Dried mint
                        salt and freshly ground pepper

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 tb lemon juice,
garlic, and mint, mixing gently until thoroughly blended. Season to
taste with additional lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground pepper.

Yield: 3 Cups


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