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Tzaziki (Cucumber Yogurt Dip)
Yield: 2 cups
Recipe © The Culinary Institute of America
It won't take long before you find plenty of ways to indulge in this light and refreshing spread. Tzaziki is a traditional accompaniment to falafel.
Ingredients	Amounts
English Cucumber, coarsely grated	1 each
Kosher Salt	1 tsp
Plain Yogurt	1 cup
Yogurt Cheese (recipe)	1 cup
Chopped Fresh Mint (or 2 tsp dried mint)	2 Tbsp
Minced Garlic, pureed in a mortar	1/4 to 1/2 tsp
Fresh Lemon Juice	to taste
Salt	to taste (optional)

Method
Combine the cucumber and salt in a colander and let it drain for 15 minutes. Squeeze out the excess moisture. Put the cucumber in a mixing bowl and stir in the yogurt, yogurt cheese, garlic, mint, and lemon juice. Adjust the seasoning with salt if necessary.