Greek Tzatziki Recipe
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Greek Tzatziki

By: LeeleeCooks  
"This cool Greek dip only gets better with time!"

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
8 Hrs 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 5 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (32 ounce) container plain low-fat yogurt
  • 1/2 English cucumber with peel, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Stir together yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a bowl. Add lemon zest, dill, salt, and pepper; whisk until smooth. Pour into a serving dish, cover tightly, and refrigerate 8 hours before serving.

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Amount Per Serving  Calories: 22 | Total Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by GREEKGIRL 
This is so good! To make it creamier, I put the yogurt in a strainer lined with a paper towel... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2007 by LISAANDRE 
Yummy! One tip: if you use Greek yogurt you don't have to drain first. It is available in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2007 by JOHNN11102 
PLEASE do yourself a favor and convert the "1 Tablespoon salt" to about half that or less.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2007 by Chef Mom R.D. 
My husband's cousin from Greece taught me how to make a Tzatziki sauce a lot like this recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2007 by LeeleeCooks 
I do not strain the yogurt because I like a slightly thinner tzatziki. Leaving it over night... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2007 by Denise Dockal 
Just a note for everyone trying this recipe The yogurt should be placed in cheese cloth and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2007 by mermaid 
This is a wonderful dip. Don't change it. Greek cooking doesn't call for feta cheese in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2008 by Mrs.Padg 
This tzatziki was a huge hit for my husbands birthday dinner. I served it with crisp pita and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2009 by ELISABETHRN 
Tasty, but I made the mistake of straining the yogurt as most reviewers suggested, but failed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2007 by GELLEBRAY 
I used this recipie as the base, I omitted the lemon rind, cucumber rind and olive oil. I... MORE

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