Greek: Tzatziki 10 by Recipe Cottage

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	Tzatziki 10

		Tzatziki 3 cups plain yogurt 5 large cucumbers peeled and grated 3 cloves garlic minced fine salt and pepper to taste pinch cumin 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon paprika 12 large Kalamata olives pitted Drain yogurt in a sieve, lined with cheese cloth, for 3 hours. Place grated cucumber in a colander, sprinkle with salt and let drain for 30 minutes. Place cucumbers in a cheese cloth and squeeze out remaining water. In a mixer bowl combine yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper and olive oil and mix well. Refrigerate and chill for 1 hour. Serving Ideas : Served as a dip with pita bread. NOTES: Place tzatziki in a serving dish, drizzle on some olive oil, sprinkle on paprika and decorate with olives.