Kittencal's Tzatziki (greek Cucumber And Yogurt Salad)

Total Time: 2 hrs Preparation Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 3 cups greek yogurt (yiaourti sakoulas)
• 2 lbs cucumbers (about 3 medium, peeled and chopped finely)
• 3 teaspoons minced fresh garlic (if you like a strong garlic taste add in more!)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 put the finely chopped cucumbers in a sieve and press out as much excess liquid as possible.
• 2 in a large bowl mix the minced garlic with the salt into a paste.
• 3 add in the greek yogurt (or strained yogurt) with garlic/salt paste, add to the drained cucumbers, mint, olive oil, more salt and pepper to taste.
• 4 cover and chill for a minimum of 2 hours before serving (you won't be able to keep you spoon out of the bowl lol!).