Tzatziki Sauce -Yogurt and Cucumber Dip

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) container low-fat plain yogurt
• 1 cucumber – peeled, seeded, and grated
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Line a colander with two layers of cheesecloth and place it over a bowl. Place yogurt on the cheesecloth and cover the colander with plastic wrap. Allow yogurt to drain, 8 hours to overnight.

Place grated cucumber in a fine mesh strainer; allow to drain 1 to 2 hours.

Mix yogurt, cucumber, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate for flavors to blend, at least 2 hours.