Tzatziki -- (from http://www.greekconnection.com/recipes/tzatziki.html)

2 c plain yogurt
2 large cucumbers
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1 tbsp white vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
salt & pepper to taste

Put yogurt in a cheesecloth-lined sieve over a bowl. Drain several hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

Hand method: Peel, seed, and coarsely grate cucumbers. Drain well. Add garlic, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper to cucumbers and mix well. Add drained yogurt and blend.

Food processor method: Grate peeled and seeded cucumber; set aside to drain. Add garlic, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pulse with a quick on-off. Place in a bowl and combine with cucumber and yogurt.

Serve with toast points, crackers, or pita bread.

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