Tzatziki VII

Ingredients

• 1 (32 ounce) container plain yogurt
• 2 cucumbers
• 1 medium head garlic
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill weed
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Place the yogurt in a large square of double cheesecloth. Tie the cheesecloth at the top and let any excess liquid drain for about 4 hours.

Peel cucumbers; remove seeds with a spoon. Shred the cucumbers, then squeeze to drain excess liquid.

Peel and mince garlic.

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper. Add yogurt, cucumbers and garlic and stir until evenly combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.