Tzatziki

Name: Tzatziki
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups plain lowfat Greek yogurt; 1 pound Persian or English cucumbers, peeled and seeded; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh chopped mint or dill; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Fresh mint sprig for garnish

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Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
117 kcal
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Tzatziki

Iris Warren

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How to make thick, rich tzatziki with strained yogurt, cucumber, dill, mint, lemon juice and garlic.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 1/2 cups plain lowfat Greek yogurt
1 pound Persian or English cucumbers, peeled and seeded
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh chopped mint or dill
1 clove garlic, crushed (or more to taste)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (or more to taste)
1/4 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
Fresh mint sprig for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Strain the Greek yogurt for 2-3 hours in the refrigerator. If you'd prefer to use plain yogurt and not Greek, you'll need to strain it for 14-15 hours to get the right consistency. If you don't know how to strain yogurt, you can find instructions here: How to Strain Yogurt
Pulse the cucumbers in the food processor or hand chop to desired texture. I like them chopped small, but not minced. Bigger chunks will result in chunkier tzatziki. It’s a matter of preference. You can also grate them, if you prefer.
Cut out an 18-inch rectangle of cheesecloth and fold into two layers. Place chopped cucumbers in the center of the double-layered cloth. Gather up the cheesecloth and twist at the top to form a bundle. Squeeze the bundle several times over the sink, twisting the bundle tightly to get rid of as much liquid as possible. If you don't have cheesecloth, use a thin dishtowel instead.
Place strained yogurt in a medium mixing bowl.
Add the drained cucumber pieces from the cheesecloth to the bowl along with the olive oil, chopped fresh mint or dill, crushed garlic, lemon juice, and salt.
Use a fork or whisk to blend the ingredients together. Taste the tzatziki; add more garlic, lemon juice, or salt to taste if desired. Serve cold. Store in the refrigerator.

Notes

You will also need: Cheesecloth or clean dishtowel, colander, bowl

Nutrition Information

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Calories 117kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 121mg (5%) Potassium 111mg (3%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 125IU (3%) Vitamin C 3.2mg (4%) Calcium 78mg (8%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 117 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	117kcal	6%
Carbohydrates	5g	2%
Protein	6g	12%
Fat	8g	12%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Cholesterol	3mg	1%
Sodium	121mg	5%
Potassium	111mg	2%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	125IU	3%
Vitamin C	3.2mg	4%
Calcium	78mg	8%
Iron	0.3mg	2%