Tzatziki Sauce -Yogurt And Cucumber Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) container low-fat plain yogurt
1 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and grated
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Line a colander with two layers of cheesecloth and place it over a bowl. Place yogurt on the cheesecloth and cover the colander with plastic wrap. Allow yogurt to drain, 8 hours to overnight.
Place grated cucumber in a fine mesh strainer; allow to drain 1 to 2 hours.
Mix yogurt, cucumber, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate for flavors to blend, at least 2 hours.