TZATZIKI (Cucumber Yogurt Dip)
TZATZIKI (Cucumber Yogurt Dip)

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Cool and creamy, this tangy cucumber dip is the perfect complement to grilled meats and vegetables. This recipe includes store-bought yogurt and vinegar, which could result in quite a tangy sauce; by cutting the yogurt in half, however, and adding sour cream, the tzatziki here is smooth and. Tzatziki is made simply with yogurt, drained cucumber, olive oil, fresh herbs (usually mint or dill), garlic, lemon juice and salt.

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To begin with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook tzatziki (cucumber yogurt dip) using 11 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make TZATZIKI (Cucumber Yogurt Dip):
  1. Prepare 1⁄2 large Cucumber
  2. Prepare 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
  3. Take 3 tablespoon Dill, finely chopped
  4. Make ready 1tablespoon Mint, finely chopped
  5. Get 1small Shallot, finely minced
  6. Make ready 2 cloves Garlic, crushed
  7. Take 1tablespoon fresh Lemon juice
  8. Get 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, crushed
  9. Make ready 1tablespoon Olive oil
  10. Take as needed Paprika, for garnish
  11. Take as per taste Kosher Salt

Season with the salt and pepper. Drain some low-fat yogurt overnight to make this yummy cucumber dressing. This is a delicious topping for grilled chicken or meat. It's also a great dip for veggies and pita chips.

Steps to make TZATZIKI (Cucumber Yogurt Dip):
  1. Grate the cucumber add to it the minced shallot and toss with some salt. Set it aside for 5 minutes to ooze out the cucumber juice. The salt helps to draw out moisture from the cucumber.
  2. In the meantime, chop the greens – dill, mint and crush the garlic. - Now squeeze excess water from the cucumber, else the sauce will be runny. To this add crushed garlic.
  3. Transfer the Greek yogurt in a bowl and give a gentle mix. Greek yogurt is nothing but the thick yogurt. If you feel your yogurt is not thick, let it rest in a strainer for an 1 hour to drain off any water.
  4. Now add the chopped greens and season with lemon juice, pepper and salt. Mix it all together and voila. To serve it, add a touch of extra-virgin olive oil for flavor and shine and sprinkle with paprika. Serve it with pita bread or fresh cut vegetables

Reviews for: Photos of Tzatziki Sauce (Yogurt and Cucumber Dip). Tzatziki is a classic Greek yogurt and cucumber sauce that is commonly served as a meze (the Mediterranean word for appetizers) with pita chips. However, it's so versatile that you can not only use it as a dip, but you can add it to your sandwiches or even alongside rice. Tzatziki should be made with thick Greek yogurt yogurt. Many recipes call for straining it, but I don't find it necessary.

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