Ingredients

  • 3 cups Greek yogurt (or regular plain yogurt, strained)
  • 1 lemon, juice of, about 3 T
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 2 medium cucumbers, seeded and diced
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt (for salting cucumbers)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill (finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
  • 12 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Method

  • Cut cucumbers lengthwise, scrape out seeds with a small spoon and discard.
  • Dice cucumbers and sprinkle with the 1 TBS salt.
  • Leave in the strainer for about 30 minutes to draw out water.
  • Make sure to drain well and dry with paper towels.
  • In food processor or blender, add cucumbers, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and a pinch of ground black pepper.
  • Process until well blended.
  • Add the yogurt to this mixture and stir together.
  • Salt to taste if desired.
  • Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
  • This step should not be skipped as the flavors mix together during this time.
  • Will keep for a few days in refrigerator but excess water may need to be drained off.