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Greek Tzatziki

SUBMITTED BY: LeeleeCooks PHOTO BY: Cris

"This cool Greek dip only gets better with time!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 21 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
READY IN  8 Hrs 20 Min
Original recipe yield 5 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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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REVIEWS

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 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 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2007 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 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. 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 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 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
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2007 by katyb
Great. A really authentic flavour and virtually calorie free when made with fat free yoghurt.... 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 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2007 by judi
The real deal! MORE

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