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
Serving Size : 6
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.
NOTE:
Place tzatziki in a serving dish, drizzle on some olive oil, sprinkle on paprika and decorate with olives.