Greek Tzatziki Recipe
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Greek Tzatziki

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (75)

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 22 | Total Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2007 by LISAANDRE   view full review
Yummy! One tip: if you use Greek yogurt you don't have to drain first. It is available in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by GREEKGIRL   view full review
This is so good! To make it creamier, I put the yogurt in a strainer lined with a paper towel...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2007 by JOHNN11102   view full review
PLEASE do yourself a favor and convert the "1 Tablespoon salt" to about half that or less....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2007 by Chef Mom R.D.   view full review
My husband's cousin from Greece taught me how to make a Tzatziki sauce a lot like this recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2007 by mermaid   view full review
This is a wonderful dip. Don't change it. Greek cooking doesn't call for feta cheese in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2010 by seine   view full review
Awesome recipe. I didn't have zest on hand and it's fine! I used the juice from the plastic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2007 by Denise Dockal   view full review
Just a note for everyone trying this recipe The yogurt should be placed in cheese cloth and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2009 by ELISABETHRN   view full review
Tasty, but I made the mistake of straining the yogurt as most reviewers suggested, but failed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2007 by LeeleeCooks   view full review
I do not strain the yogurt because I like a slightly thinner tzatziki. Leaving it over night...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2008 by Mrs.Padg   view full review
This tzatziki was a huge hit for my husbands birthday dinner. I served it with crisp pita and...

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