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Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce Recipe: Perfect Cucumber Yogurt Dip

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Ingredients

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4 cups plain yogurt, regular
3 large cucumbers, peeled and seeded
salt
3 garlic cloves (or more to taste)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
fresh ground pepper (optional)
1/4 cup freshly chopped mint leaf (or to taste) (optional)

Nutritional information

144.9
Calories
69 g
Calories From Fat
7.7 g
Total Fat
3.8 g
Saturated Fat
21.2 mg
Cholesterol
78.5 mg
Sodium
13.7 g
Carbs
0.8 g
Dietary Fiber
10.2 g
Sugars
6.8 g
Protein
1927 g
Serving Size

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Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce Recipe: Perfect Cucumber Yogurt Dip

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    This was delicious on gyros. I completely skipped the step about salting but I did make extra effort to squeeze the yogurt and cucumber dry in cheesecloth. The consistency was thick and even a little chunky.

    • 35 min
    • Serves 3
    • Easy

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    Tzatziki Cucumber Dipping Sauce,Greek sauce/dip/salad dressing. Serve with vegies,Pitas,or with spicy dishes.,This was delicious on gyros. I completely skipped the step about salting but I did make extra effort to squeeze the yogurt and cucumber dry in cheesecloth. The consistency was thick and even a little chunky.,I made this the lazy way and it was still yummy. Love the idea of adding mint.


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    Steps

    1
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    Line a Sieve With a Double Thickness of Dampened Cheesecloth.

    2
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    Spoon in Yogurt and Set the Sieve Over a Bowl.

    3
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    Refrigerate For Two to Three Hours or Until Yogurt Is About Half Its Volume, Nicely Thick and Creamy.

    4
    Done

    Shred or Cut Cucumber Into Julienne Strips.

    5
    Done

    Place in a Colander in Sink or Over a Bowl, Sprinkle Generously With Salt, Mix Well and Let Drain For at Least 30 Minutes to an Hour.

    6
    Done

    Rinse and Gently Pat Dry.

    7
    Done

    in a Mortor and Pestal Muddle the Garlic Into a Bit Salt.

    8
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    Add to the Thickened Yogurt, Cucumber, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, and If Desired, the Pepper and Mint.

    9
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    Mix Well.

    10
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    Serve or Refrigerate For a Day or Two So Flavors Mingle.

    Hope Lewis

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