Tzatziki

Contributed by Ron Marks

TOTAL TIME: 5 MIN
SERVINGS: Makes about 1 1/2 cups

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MAKE-AHEAD

This thick garlicky sauce, made with strained yogurt, cucumbers, dill and lemon juice, is great slathered on warm pita bread, or as a condiment with lamb.

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1 cup Greek-Style Yogurt
1/2 large cucumber—peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 tablespoons chopped dill
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 garlic clove, minced
Salt
Freshly ground pepper

Combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

Make Ahead

The tzatziki can be refrigerated overnight. Stir well before serving.