Tzatziki Recipe
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Tzatziki

By: Teina P 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (68)

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

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Original Recipe Yield 6 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 35 | Total Fat: 2.2g | Cholesterol: 2mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2006 by jodi   view full review
I tweaked this recipe based on a wonderful reccomendation from woman in Santorini, Greece....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2007 by bluebettylu   view full review
Do drain your yogurt and squeeze the excess water from your cuke! I drain yogurt by using a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2003 by ANDCROWE   view full review
Very good! I served this at a dinner party with warm pita bread. It was a hit! Food processor...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2008 by Bette   view full review
This is an absolute staple at our house. It's definitely better on day two. I don't drain my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2005 by espos   view full review
Very good. I also seeded the cucumber and added a pinch of dill(some people use mint instead)....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2010 by beenedip   view full review
Delish! I used 32 oz fat-free yogurt drained in colander on coffee filters overnight (you'd be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2003 by BARKINGSEALE   view full review
This is a little chunkier than I expected it would turn out to be, but over all very good! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2006 by Navy_Mommy   view full review
Every bit as good as we get from our local Greek restuarant. I used fat free yogurt for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2003 by RAGGEDYFRAN   view full review
Excellent and very refreshing!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2003 by CCSA38   view full review
very tasty! just like what we had at our favorite authentic greek restaurant

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