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                         Cucumber Yogurt Dip Fntv

Recipe By     : Cooking Live Show #CL9307 
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Dips

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  16      oz            Plain yogurt -- drained in a
                        - fine sieve set over a bowl,
                        - covered and chilled,
                        - for 6 hours
   1      lb            Cucumber -- peeled, seeded, and
                        - chopped fine
   2      ts            Fresh dill -- finely chopped
                        Dill sprigs -- for garnish
   3      cl            Garlic -- minced
   1      tb            Extra virgin olive oil
   1      tb            Fresh lemon juice
                        Pita loaves -- cut into wedges, as
                        - an accompaniment

In a bowl stir together the drained yogurt, cucumbers, squeezed dry
between paper towels, chopped dill, garlic, oil, lemon juice, and
salt to taste. Let the dip stand, covered and chilled, for at least
2 hours and up to 8 hours to allow the flavors to develop. Stir the
dip, garnish it with the dill sprigs, and serve it with the pita
wedges. 

Yield: 2 Cups

Budget Cook Along, Greece 
Courtesy of Gourmet Magazine
Posted by: Diane Geary


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