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INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS
⅓ English cucumber, 1. Grate the cucumbers in a food processor, then
partially peeled toss with ½ teaspoon of the salt. Transfer to a
(striped) and sliced
fine-mesh strainer over a deep bowl to drain,
1 tsp. kosher salt, about 10 minutes. Spoon the grated cucumber
divided into a piece of cheesecloth or a double-thickness
4 to 5 cloves garlic, napkin and squeeze dry. Set aside.
peeled and finely
grated or minced 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the garlic with
(you can use less if the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt, the olive oil and
you prefer) the vinegar. Mix to combine evenly.
1 tbsp. extra-virgin 3. Add the grated cucumber to the large bowl
olive oil, plus more for with the garlic mixture. Stir in the yogurt and
serving SNACK
white pepper. Combine thoroughly, then cover
1 tsp. white vinegar tightly and refrigerate for a couple of hours.
2 cups Greek yogurt
4. When ready to serve, stir the tzatziki to refresh,
¼ tsp. ground white and transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with more
pepper extra-virgin olive oil, if desired. Add a side of
warm pita bread and your favorite vegetables.
Enjoy! THE MEDITERRANEAN REFRESH
NUTRITION DATA FOR 1 SERVING:
Calories 34kcal Sodium 209mg
Total Carbohydrates 1g Potassium 156mg
Protein 1g Dietary Fiber 1g
Fat 1g Sugars 1g
Saturated Fat 1g Vitamin A 9% Daily Value
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Vitamin C 11% Daily Value
Monounsaturated Fat 1g Calcium 29% Daily Value
Trans Fat 01g Iron 10% Daily Value
Cholesterol 10mg
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