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Tzatziki: Greek Cucumber Yogurt Dip
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Tzatziki: Greek Cucumber Yogurt Dip

Tzatziki is a creamy Greek dip made from thick Greek yogurt strained to remove excess moisture, combined with grated, deseeded cucumbers, fresh dill and mint, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, salt, olive oil, and black pepper. It offers a cool, refreshing texture with herby and tangy flavors, ideal as an accompaniment to grilled dishes or as a dip.

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 1 litre Greek yogurt thick
  • 6 cucumber medium
  • 6 dill stems fresh
  • 6 mint sprigs leaves from 6 sprigs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Put the yogurt in a colander layered with cheesecloth and let drip for 2-3 hours.
  2. Halve the cucumbers lengthwise, deseed them and grate on a coarse grinder.
  3. Squeeze the grated cucumbers between your palms to exude liquids and transfer into a bowl.
  4. Add the dill, mint, garlic, vinegar and salt, stir and chill well (to the yogurt ball).
  5. Before serving, check the seasoning.
  6. Pour the olive oil over the salad, sprinkle with some black pepper and serve.

Notes

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