|  Tzatziki 
        
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    | A traditional accompaniment to gyros and other Greek sandwiches, we enjoy tzatziki most with toasted fresh pita to dip into the sauce. | 
   
  
  
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            1 cup chopped peeled cucumber, seeds removed  
1 cup Greek yogurt (see note below) 
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 
2 cloves garlic, minced 
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint 
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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        | 1  | Mix all ingredients by hand or in a food processor for a very smooth sauce.  Can be made one day in advance. |  
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            original recipe yield: 4 Servings
          
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	Greek yogurt is very thick.  If you are unable to find it, you can drain plain yogurt through several layers of cheesecloth (best done overnight).
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