Yogurt Dip with Mint and Garlic

• 1 cup plain, full-fat Greek or Bulgarian yogurt
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• Salt
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint, plus mint leaves for garnish
• Warm pita bread, for serving

1. Line a strainer with a coffee filter or a double layer of moistened cheesecloth and spoon in the yogurt.
2. Set the strainer over a bowl and let the yogurt drain until it is fairly firm, about 2 hours.
3. Using the side of a chef's knife, mash the garlic to a paste with a large pinch of salt.
4. In a bowl, mix the garlic paste with the drained yogurt and chopped mint.
5. Sprinkle with the mint leaves and serve with warm pita.

yogurt, garlic, salt, mint, pita bread

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/yogurt-dip-with-mint-and-garlic (may not work)