Side Dish Recipe ∶ Tzatziki Sauce (Yogurt and Cucumber Dip)

Drain some low-fat yogurt overnight to make this yummy cucumber dressing. This is a delicious topping for grilled chicken or meat. It's also a great dip for veggies and pita chips.

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) container low-fat plain yogurt
• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

1. Line a colander with two layers of cheesecloth and place it over a medium bowl. Place the yogurt on the cheesecloth and cover the colander with plastic wrap. Allow yogurt to drain overnight.
2. Lay grated cucumber on a plate lined with paper towel; allow to drain 1 to 2 hours.
3. Combine the drained yogurt, cucumber, garlic, parsley, mint, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

• calories21.1
• carbohydrateContent2.8 g
• cholesterolContent1.7 mg
• fatContent0.5 g
• fiberContent0.1 g
• proteinContent1.6 g
• saturatedFatContent0.3 g
• sodiumContent44.6 mg
• sugarContent2.3 g