Tzatziki I Recipe
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Tzatziki I

By: CAYCE 
"This yogurt, cucumber, and garlic dip is a wonderful, cool companion dish - great for summer!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (34)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 97 | Total Fat: 7.5g | Cholesterol: 3mg 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 Sep. 11, 2006 by Jennifer   view full review
I'm Greek and I love this sauce-- I make it often. The only thing I do different is that I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2003 by JAZZA   view full review
I can see the need for draining the cucumbers so much, although I followed the steps my dip...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2004 by NYPD K9 COP Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
great for gyros! most sysco locations will let you "cash and carry" meats from their office. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2004 by JSTOUT01   view full review
Absolutely fab!!!!! Definitely drain your yogurt and cucumbers-- also another trick to keep...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2008 by Ashley295   view full review
This is excellent! I really wanted a thick tzatziki so I drained the cucmbers and yogurt...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by iheartnitz   view full review
I wasn't overly impressed with this recipe. I drained the yogurt and drained the cucumber for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2006 by Beckerkorn   view full review
The taste is good, but - as others have mentioned - it's way too soupy. There should be some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by TOBYSGIRL   view full review
perfect with souvlaki on pita bread. just like the sauce i never get enough of in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by CANADA_COOKIN   view full review
A really tasty recipe. It took a while to get the yogurt & cucumber thoroughly drained, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2012 by Addie   view full review
This is the tzatziki recipe I always use. However, I use 1 teaspoon salt (1 tble must be a...

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