Cucumber-and-Yogurt Dipping Sauce

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living- George Georgiadis, Orlando, Florida

Categories: Sauces- Gravies

Ingredients

  • 1 (16oz.) container plain yogurt
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
  • 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh or 1 tsp. dried dill
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • Garnish: fresh dill sprigs

Directions

  1. Line a mesh strainer with a paper coffee filter or paper towel. Spoon yogurt into filter, and place strainer over a bowl. Cover with

  2. plastic wrap, and chill 4 hours.

  3. Spoon yogurt into bowl discarding strained liquid.
  4. Stir in diced cucumber and next 7 ingredients. Cover and chill yogurt mixture until ready to serve. Garnish, if desired. Serve with pita chips and fresh vegetables.

  5. makes 3 cups

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