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Tzatziki

SUBMITTED BY: Teina P  PHOTO BY: SunFlower 

"This is something I made with my Mom growing up. Truly a wonderful Greek accompaniment to many meals, especially meats, or as a dip for veggies and pita bread. Strained yogurt may be found at Greek groceries and specialty shops, or use the method listed in the steps. Adjust the amount of garlic to taste. Opa!"
Tzatziki Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 50 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  20 Min
READY IN  6 Hrs 20 Min
Original recipe yield 6 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 32 ounces plain yogurt
  • 1 large English cucumber, peeled and shredded
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place a cheese cloth over a medium bowl and strain the yogurt 6 hours in the refrigerator, or over night.
  2. Drain as much excess liquid from the cucumber and garlic as possible.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the yogurt, cucumber, garlic, vinegar, olive oil and salt. Stir until a thick mixture has formed.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2006 by jodi 
I tweaked this recipe based on a wonderful reccomendation from woman in Santorini, Greece.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2003 by ANDCROWE 
Very good! I served this at a dinner party with warm pita bread. It was a hit! Food processor... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2007 by bluebettylu 
Do drain your yogurt and squeeze the excess water from your cuke! I drain yogurt by using a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2005 by espos 
Very good. I also seeded the cucumber and added a pinch of dill(some people use mint instead).... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2003 by BARKINGSEALE 
This is a little chunkier than I expected it would turn out to be, but over all very good! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2006 by Navy_Mommy 
Every bit as good as we get from our local Greek restuarant. I used fat free yogurt for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2003 by RAGGEDYFRAN 
Excellent and very refreshing!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2003 by CCSA38 
very tasty! just like what we had at our favorite authentic greek restaurant MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2008 by Bette 
This is an absolute staple at our house. It's definitely better on day two. I don't drain my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.42 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2005 by KITCHEN_NAZI 
If I was looking for a recipe for a cucumber and garlic smoothie, this would be it. way too... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Tzatziki

Servings Per Recipe: 32

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 35

  • Total Fat: 2.2g
  • Cholesterol: 2mg
  • Sodium: 20mg
  • Total Carbs: 2.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.1g
  • Protein: 1.6g

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