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This Greek appetizer features Plain Yogurt. The flavors come together beautifully. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Description
This Greek appetizer features Plain Yogurt. The flavors come together beautifully. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Salt To Taste 1 1/2 tb White Wine Vinegar Fresh Ground Pepper(2 Taste) 2 Large Cucumbers 2 Large Cloves Garlic, Minced 1 tb Olive Oil
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Line a sieve with a damp cheesecloth and
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place over a large bowl.
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Dump the yogurt into the sieve,
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cover with plastic
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wrap , and
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allow to
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drain in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
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Peel the cucumbers.
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Cut them in alf lengthwise.
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Using a teaspoon, scrape out and discard the seeds.
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Grate the cucumbers into a colander, using the large holes on a four-sided grater.
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Salt the cumcumbers and allow them to drain for 1/2 hour.
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Place the garlic, vinegar, and olive oil in a bowl and marinate while the cucumbers are draining.
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Squeeze the drained cucumbers as dry as possible and blot on paper towels.
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Place in the bowl with the marinated garlic.
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Add the drained yougurt and stir.
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Add a few grindings of fresh pepper and salt if necessary.
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Serve with toasted pita bread triangles
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 73.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4.0g7%
- Saturated Fat 2.4g12%
- Cholesterol 13.2mg5%
- Sodium 51.6mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 5.6g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 5.6g
- Protein 4.0g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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