Tzatziki

Created by Executive Chef David Barbieri, CDM, CFPP
Classic Residence by Hyatt in Teaneck
Serves 8

• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 large cucumber, peeled and seeded, diced fine
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 clove garlic
• 3/4 teaspoon red or white wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh chopped mint
• 1/4 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Place yogurt in cheesecloth or a fine sieve and set in the refrigerator to drain for at least 1 hour.

Mix cucumbers with salt, then combine with garlic and yogurt.

Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Return to the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Top grilled meat with approximately 2 tablespoons of chilled sauce.

Serving suggestion: Delicious sauce for grilled meats, especially lamb!

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 12 Calories; 1g Fat (46.6% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 2mg Cholesterol; 74mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.