Chuck'S Tzatziki Recipe

Name: Chuck'S Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 English cucumber, seeded and diced; 1/2 vidalia onion, diced; salt; 2 cups/ 500 ml low-fat Greek yogurt; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon/ 15 ml olive oil; 1 lemon, juice of; 1/2 cup/ 125 ml dill, chopped; 1/2 cup/ 125 ml chives; fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

1
In a sieve set over a bowl, toss the diced cucumber and onions with 1 teaspoon salt. Let it drain at least 1 hour at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate up to 8 hours.
2
With flat-side of chef's knife, mash garlic with 1/2 teaspoon salt and make a paste. Add garlic paste to the yogurt mixture with olive oil, lemon juice, dill, and chive. Season with salt and pepper.
3
Pat the chopped cucumber dry with paper towels, and add to the yogurt mixture. Keep the mixture refrigerated until ready to use and serve it with fried skate chicken, burgers or as a dip for veggies.
4
Cook's Note:
5
You can make your own thick yogurt by letting it sit overnight in paper towel over a sieve.

398

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 English cucumber, seeded and diced, 1/2 vidalia onion, diced, salt, 2 cups/ 500 ml low-fat Greek yogurt, and more.

Yes, Chuck'S Tzatziki falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chuck'S Tzatziki

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Variations & substitutions

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