Tzatziki

This was the recipe I used in a pizza house that I owned back in the late '70's & '80s. I actually had to give out sample of gyros in order to get the people to try them. Once they tasted them they were hooked;D Fluffy light and flavorful sauce used on Gyros, as dip with pita chips & veggies, salad dressing also. Prep time does not include drainage time.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 1 pint

Ingredients

• 2  medium cucumbers, unpeeled, sliced and seeded and grated
• 1⁄2  white onion, diced
• 2  cups plain yogurt (drained overnight in a coffee filter)
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dill
•  salt
•  white pepper
• 1  teaspoon oregano
• 1  tablespoon garlic powder
• 1  tablespoon olive oil

Directions

1. Night before; grate, salt and drain cucumbers, drain yogurt (separately) I use a coffee filter or cheese cloth depending on how much I'm making.
2. Next day just mix everything up and store in tightly closed container in fridge.