Tzatziki (Cucumber yogurt sauce)

This sauce is great for dipping pita, dolmas, and veggies as well as on hummus and veggie sandwiches, or on gyros for the meat eaters. There are many variations, so this is again cobbled together from many sources.

You need:

3 cups plain yogurt
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
2 medium cucumbers, seeded and grated
1 tbsp. fresh dill or fresh mint, chopped
Salt and pepper

Instructions:

• Place a clean kitchen towel in a colander, and add the yogurt to the center of the towel. Place colander in a bowl to catch liquid, and let drain for a couple of hours.
• In another colander (or the first one, after you're done with the yogurt), place the grated cucumber, sprinkle with salt, and toss. Let sit and drain, then pat dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.
• In a bowl, mix together strained yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, dill or mint, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover bowl tightly and return it to the refrigerator for a minimum of two hours, preferably overnight so the flavors can blend.