Tzatziki Sauce

This is a great warm weather sauce or dip to serve with veggies, or zucchini fritters or to slather on lamb burgers!

Prep time: 15 mins Yields: 3 cups sauce

• 3/4 English cucumber, partially peeled (striped) and sliced
• 1 t kosher salt, divided
• 4-5 garlic cloves, peeled, finely grated or minced (to taste)
• 1 t white vinegar
• 1 T Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 cups greek yogurt
• 1/4 t ground white pepper
• Warm pita bread for serving, and/or cold veggie strips

1. Prep the cucumber. In a food processor, grate the cucumber. Toss with 1/2 t kosher salt. Transfer to a fine mesh strainer over a deep bowl to drain. Spoon the grated cucumber into a cheese cloth or double thickness napkin and squeeze dry. Set aside briefly.
2. In one large mixing bowl, place the garlic with remain 1/2 t salt, white vinegar, and EVOO. Mix to combine.
3. Add the grated cucumber to the large bowl with the garlic mixture. Stir in the yogurt and white pepper. Combine thoroughly. Cover tightly and refrigerate for a couple of hours.
4. Serve with pita bread, veggies and/or use as a sauce on your lamb burgers!