Cool Cucumber-Yogurt Dip (Tzatziki) Recipe

Name: Cool Cucumber-Yogurt Dip (Tzatziki)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 seedless cucumbers, peeled and ctu into 1/4-inch dice; Salt; 1 3/4 cups whole-milk yogurt; 2/3 cup sour cream; 3/4 teaspoon sugar; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 large garlic clove, mashed to a paste; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Freshly ground white pepper; 3 tablespoons minced fresh dill

Servings: persons

2 seedless cucumbers, peeled and ctu into 1/4-inch dice
Salt
1 3/4 cups whole-milk yogurt
2/3 cup sour cream
3/4 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 large garlic clove, mashed to a paste
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground white pepper
3 tablespoons minced fresh dill

1
In a colander set over a bowl, toss the cucumber with 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
2
Set a plate directly on the cucumber and weigh it down with a heavy can.
3
Let the cucumber drain for at least 4 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.
4
Meanwhile, put the yogurt in a strainer lined with a coffee filter.
5
Set the strainer over a large bowl and let the yogurt drain in the refrigerator until very thick, at least 4 hours or overnight.
6
In a medium bowl, combine the cucumbers, thickened yogurt and sour cream.
7
In a small bowl, stir the sugar into the vinegar until dissolved.
8
Add the sweetened vinegar to the cucumbers along with the garlic and olive oil.
9
Season with salt and white pepper and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
10
Stir in the dill and serve.

290

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 seedless cucumbers, peeled and ctu into 1/4-inch dice, Salt, 1 3/4 cups whole-milk yogurt, 2/3 cup sour cream, and more.

Yes, Cool Cucumber-Yogurt Dip (Tzatziki) falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cool Cucumber-Yogurt Dip (Tzatziki)

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