Tzatziki Sauce,Mozzarella Skewers,

I have very often heard parents complain about their kids not having veges. A great way to lure them to do so is by serving the salad alongside a great tasting dip. This one here is a sure winner everytime. Mild in taste and low in fat, this greek dip is usually served cold with souvlaki and gyros. Garlic and the crushed mint gives it a unique flavour.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup thick plain yogurt

1/4 cucumber peeled, grated and drained

1 tsp olive oil

1tsp lime juice

1 small clove of garlic crushed

1/2 tsp dried or fresh mint

salt to taste

• Put the yogurt in a muslin cloth and put it in a strainer over a bowl.
• Let stand in the fridge for 4 hours to separate the liquid from the thick yogurt.
• Mix all the ingredients together with the strained yogurt.
• Cover and chill.
• Great accompaniment with shish kabab and grilled fish.
  
  
  Mozzarella Skewers
  
  
  
  
  

  Ingredients:(serves 4)

  100 gms Mozzarella cheese (cut into 16 cubes)

  16 small cherry tomatoes

  16 pitted kalamata olives

  1/3 cup Roasted red pepper dressing (Or Greek salad dressing)

  • Divide cheese, tomatoes and olives among 16 toothpicks.
  • In a shallow dish put the dressing and place the skewers in it. Turn the skewers to coat evenly.
  • Let them marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature before refrigerating.
  • Remove skewers from marinade before serving. (Discard the left over marinade)