My favorite sauce

My favorite sauce has to be the Greek "Tzatziki" sauce. I like it on sandwiches, chicken, lamb, gyros, and as a dip for bell peppers, broccoli, and other fresh vegetables. My personal favorite way to eat it is BY THE SPOONFUL! I actually think it would make a terrific cool summer soup. I could eat this every day in the summer. It is so refreshing and delicious. It's also good for you too. My grandfather lived to be in his 90's by eating a lot of fresh garlic. "It's natural, good for you" were words I heard often in my childhood.

I've made it so many times first thing in the morning. I've even had it at breakfast! Only a "true Mediterranean" can do that...

TZATZIKI

16 oz plain non-fat yogurt (I use the delicious GREEK yogurt)

2 large cucumbers, peeled and coarsely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 Tablespoon FRESH Lemon juice

(Don't bother making anything Greek if you plan on using lemon from a plastic shaped lemon bottle....)

salt to taste

1/4 cup fresh parsley minced

2 Tablespoons fresh dill

Line a colander with cheesecloth and put yogurt in to drain overnight. You won't have much liquid with the Greek Yogurt.

Put cucumbers in a bit of cheesecloth to press out any excess moisture. Add to yogurt.

Add other ingredients.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 or two hours.

Can be garnished with fresh chives or spring onions.

If mixture is too thick, add more olive oil to achieve desired constancy.