Tzatziki Cucumber Dipping Sauce – a delicious recipe with plain yogurt, cucumbers, salt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Snacks & Appetizers
Servings:persons
1
Line a sieve with a double thickness of dampened cheesecloth.
2
Spoon in yogurt and set the sieve over a bowl.
3
Refrigerate for two to three hours or until yogurt is about half its volume, nicely thick and creamy.
4
Shred or cut cucumber into julienne strips.
5
Place in a colander in sink or over a bowl, sprinkle generously with salt, mix well and let drain for at least 30 minutes to an hour.
6
Rinse and gently pat dry.
7
In a mortor and pestal muddle the garlic into a bit salt.
8
Add to the thickened yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, and if desired, the pepper and mint.
9
Mix well.
10
Serve or refrigerate for a day or two so flavors mingle.
11
Stir again before serving and sprinkle with additional minced mint leaves if desired.
300
kcal
Calories
11
g
Fat
40
g
Carbs
12
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups plain yogurt, regular, 3 large cucumbers, peeled and seeded, salt, 3 garlic cloves (or more to taste), and more.
Yes, Tzatziki Cucumber Dipping Sauce falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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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