Tzatziki – Minty Yogurt & Cucumber Dip
This classic Greek marriage of yogurt and cucumber is delicious as a dip, as an accompaniment to salads and burgers or on warm pitta bread as a snack.
Ingredients:
Method:
Peel, de-seed and finely dice the cucumber. Place into a sieve over a bowl and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Leave for 30 minutes. Dab the cucumber with kitchen paper to absorb any excess liquid then place into a bowl. Add the yogurt, mint, a good grind of pepper and the lemon juice, stir. Check the seasoning, add salt if needed. Drizzle over the olive oil and serve.
To Serve:
Dip fingers of carrot and celery in or spread on toasted pitta breads to enjoy.
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