February 22nd, 2025
Recipes
Best Tzatziki Sauce
Valentina P
- Difficulty
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- Time 15"
This creamy yogurt sauce recipe lends itself well to Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Indian cuisines. It's delicious alongside flatbread, raw vegetables, kebabs, fritters, and more.
How To MakeDiet Type: Classic
Shopping List
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 english cucumber, peeled
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 scallion, chopped (white and light green parts only)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon EACH chopped fresh dill and mint (or use 1/4 teaspoon EACH dried dill and mint)
- 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Grate the cucumber on a box grater on the side normally used for grating cheese. Toss the grated cucumber with the 1 teaspoon of salt and transfer it to a fine mesh strainer placed over a bowl. Let the cucumber drain this way for 10 minutes.
- Step 2: Place the drained cucumber on a cheesecloth (or paper towels) and gather the edges into a bag. Squeeze tightly to remove as much of the excess water as possible from the cucumber. Skipping this step will yield a too-watery spread.
- Step 3: Place the squeeze cucumber in a small bowl and add all of the remaining ingredients. Stir to combine.
- Serve: Drizzle with a little olive oil before serving. This will keep for several days in the refrigerator, but drain off any accumulated water and stir before using.
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Best Tzatziki Sauce
PT15M 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/2 english cucumber, peeled 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 scallion, chopped (white and light green parts only) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 tablespoon EACH chopped fresh dill and mint (or use 1/4 teaspoon EACH dried dill and mint) 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt Gluten Free Low-Carb 1.5 Servings
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