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Tzatziki I

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"This yogurt, cucumber, and garlic dip is a wonderful, cool companion dish - great for summer!"
Tzatziki I Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 30 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 15 Min
Original recipe yield 2 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and quartered
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place quartered cucumbers in a small colander and sprinkle evenly with salt. Allow to drain 30 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels and chop coarsely in food processor. Drain cucumber in colander for an additional 30 minutes.
  2. Place cucumber back in food processor with garlic, lemon juice, yogurt, and vinegar. Blend well. Adjust vinegar and salt to taste. Pour in olive oil and blend until ingredients are well combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 11, 2006 by Jennifer 
I'm Greek and I love this sauce-- I make it often. The only thing I do different is that I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 17, 2003 by JAZZA 
I can see the need for draining the cucumbers so much, although I followed the steps my dip... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 19, 2004 by NYPD K9 COP 
great for gyros! most sysco locations will let you "cash and carry" meats from their office. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 23, 2004 by JSTOUT01 
Absolutely fab!!!!! Definitely drain your yogurt and cucumbers-- also another trick to keep... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 24, 2003 by CANADA_COOKIN 
A really tasty recipe. It took a while to get the yogurt & cucumber thoroughly drained, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 24, 2003 by iheartnitz 
I wasn't overly impressed with this recipe. I drained the yogurt and drained the cucumber for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 16, 2008 by Ashley295 
This is excellent! I really wanted a thick tzatziki so I drained the cucmbers and yogurt... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 22, 2006 by Beckerkorn 
The taste is good, but - as others have mentioned - it's way too soupy. There should be some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 24, 2003 by GOODWINE 
TASTE JUST LIKE THE RESTAURANTS. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 24, 2003 by TOBYSGIRL 
perfect with souvlaki on pita bread. just like the sauce i never get enough of in the... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Tzatziki I

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 97

  • Total Fat: 7.5g
  • Cholesterol: 3mg
  • Sodium: 739mg
  • Total Carbs: 5.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.4g
  • Protein: 2.8g

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