The Cheesecake Factory's Tzatziki

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Yield:
1 cup

Serve this sauce with the Mediterranean Chicken Lettuce Wrap Tacos from The Cheesecake Factory.

Ingredients

  • ½ finely chopped, peeled, and seeded cucumber

  • Coarse salt

  • ¾ cup Greek yogurt

  • ¼ cup sour cream

  • 5 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

  • Pinch sugar

  • Pinch garlic powder

  • 5 cilantro leaves, finely chopped

  • 1 scallion, white and light green parts only, finely chopped

  • Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Place cucumbers in a large bowl and season with salt; toss to combine. Let stand for 15 minutes. Transfer to a colander to drain off all liquid from cucumbers. Pat dry and set aside.

  2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix together yogurt and sour cream until well combined. Stir in mint, sugar, and garlic powder. Add cucumbers, cilantro, and scallions; season with a pinch of salt and pepper; gently fold to combine. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.

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