Recipe Tzatziki VII (Salad)

Required Ingredients:

• 1 (32 ounce) container plain yogurt
• 2 cucumbers
• 1 medium head garlic
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill weed
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparing/Cooking:

• Place the yogurt in a large square of double cheesecloth.
• Tie the cheesecloth at the top and let any excess liquid drain for about 4 hours.
• Peel cucumbers; remove seeds with a spoon.
• Shred the cucumbers, then squeeze to drain excess liquid.
• Peel and mince garlic.
• In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper.
• Add yogurt, cucumbers and garlic and stir until evenly combined.
• Refrigerate until ready to use.

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