Tzatziki

* Exported from MasterCook *

Tzatziki

Recipe By : Miriam Podcameni Posvolsky
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Hors d'Oeuvres And Dips Salads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 cups plain yogurt ( Nestle)
4 large cucumbers -- to 5
3 clove garlic
salt and pepper -- to taste
pinch cumin
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon paprika
12 Kalamata olives -- large black olives

Empty yogurt on a sieve lined with cheese cloth to drain, about 2 to 3 hours.
Peel and grate cucumber and sprinkle with salt.Let stand 30 minutes.
Place cucumber in a sieve to dry or squeeze water out in a cheesecloth.
Mix together all the ingredients except paprika and olives. Chill.
Place the tzatziki in a serving dish top it with olive oil, paprika and
decorate with the olives.

(August 1995)

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Serving Ideas : May be served as a dip as well ,with pita.

NOTES : This is a great salad to serve in summer.