Tzatziki (Gyro Sauce)

Huskergirl's Note:

I love the sauce that is on a gyro. I wanted to make my own for a greek salad to use as a dressing and found this in a Gourmet magazine. It worked out great. Now I just need to figure out gyros so that I can have it on that. Cooking time is for the chilling it is not necessary but I like mine served cold.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 cup

• 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup plain yogurt (preferably goat's or sheep's milk)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided

Directions:

1. Toss cucumber with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a colander and drain 15 minutes.
2. Mince and mash garlic to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt, then whisk together with olive oil, yogurt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
3. Squeeze out any excess water from cucumbers with your hands, then stir cucumbers into yogurt mixture. Season with salt.
4. Cover and chill 1 hour.

Reviews

[Pomtini]

I shredded the cucumber and then used cheesecloth to squeeze out the extra liquid. I also added 1/4 tsp garlic powder. Make sure you use Greek yogurt, it is thicker than regular yogurt.

[Yudelkes]

This was awesome! Great flavor. I added a little onion. Thanks