Description

Serve this wonderful sauce as a dip for your favorite fresh vegetables or pita bread. It can also be a great addition in a grain bowl or a salad.

Ingredients

• 3/4 English cucumber, partially peeled/striped and sliced
• 1 t. kosher salt, divided
• 4 - 5 garlic cloves, peeled, finely grated or minced
• 1 t. white vinegar
• 1 T. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 c. Greek yogurt (fat free, 2% or whole milk)
• 1/4 t. ground white pepper

Steps

1. Peel the cucumber; grate in a food processor. Season with 1/2 t. kosher salt. Drain in a fine mesh strainer over a deep bowl. Spoon the grated cucumber into a cheese cloth or a double thickness napkin and squeeze dry. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, place garlic with remaining 1/2 t. salt, white vinegar and olive oil; mix to combine;
3. chill. Add grated cucumber to the large bowl with the garlic mixture; stir in yogurt and white pepper; combine thoroughly. Cover tightly; refrigerate for several hours.