Best Greek Cucumber Dip Tzatziki Recipes

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GREEK CUCUMBER YOGURT DIP "TZATZIKI"



Greek Cucumber Yogurt Dip

Cool and creamy, this tangy cucumber dip flavored with garlic is the perfect complement to grilled meats and vegetables, like souvlaki and fried zucchini.

Provided by Maria * @WWCook1

Categories     Other Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1 tablespoon(s) vinegar
2 clove(s) garlic, minced finely
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper
1 cup(s) Greek yogurt strained
2 - cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and shredded
1 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Start off by peeling, then seeding, and shredding the cucumbers.
  • Cover and set aside to drain any liquid it may have.
  • Combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
  • Using a whisk, blend the yogurt. Add the olive oil mixture to the yogurt mixture and mix well.
  • Finally, add the cucumber and chopped fresh dill. Chill for at least two hours before serving.
  • Garnish with a sprig of fresh dill and/or cut in half olive just before serving. Enjoy!!!

TZATZIKI ( GREEK STYLE CUCUMBER AND YOUGHURT DIP WITH DILL)



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Very delicious makes a great side to meats and salads and spicy food. Actual prep time is much less but I included the wait time

Provided by malinda sargent

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 5h25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 c plain greek youghurt or lebni
1 english cucumber unpeeled halved lenthwise seeded and grated
1 Tbsp coarse sea salt
1/2 c sour cream
2 Tbsp lemon juice, fresh
2 Tbsp dill, fresh minced fine
1 clove garlic minced
6 pita bread cut into wedges
olive oil, extra virgin

Steps:

  • 1. Mix cucumber and 1 tablespoon salt in small bowl, cover and chill 3 hours
  • 2. Add greek yogurt to another bowl. Mix in sour cream, lemon juice, dill and garlic.
  • 3. Squueze out as much of the liquid from the cucumber that you can. Stir cucumber into youghurt. Season with pepper. Cover and chill at least 2 hours ( can be made a day ahead)
  • 4. Preheat over to 400 degrees, place pita wedges on a baking sheet brush with olive oil and bake until crisp about 10 minutes. Let cool. ( Can also be made a day ahead) Store Pita in airtight contain at room tempeture. Serve with Tzaziki.

GREEK CUCUMBER DIP ( TZATZIKI )



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Make and share this Greek Cucumber Dip ( Tzatziki ) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Stan5347

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) container plain yogurt
1 medium sweet onion, diced
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
2 -3 minced garlic cloves
1 medium tomatoes, diced
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon sea salt (may need to add more)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in large bowl.
  • Chill in fridge for an hour (or more) before.
  • serving. Serve with your choice of pita.
  • chips/or bread, or your fav. party cracker.
  • Enjoy!
  • Cooking time is chill time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.7, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 10.6, Sodium 234.3, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 6, Protein 3.6

TZATZIKI (GREEK CUCUMBER DIP)



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Make and share this Tzatziki (Greek Cucumber Dip) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tina Klein

Categories     Low Protein

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 medium cucumber, peeled and grated
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 pint yoghurt
1 clove minced garlic (or more)

Steps:

  • Drain cucumber in sieve or colander (very important or dip will be watery).
  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Chill at least an hour to blend falvours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.8, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 7.9, Sodium 320.3, Carbohydrate 5.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 4.1, Protein 2.6

TZATZIKI GREEK CUCUMBER DIP



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Categories     Sauce     Appetizer     Yogurt

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Tbsp Vinegar
2 Gloves garlic - minced finely
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white peper
1 C. Greek yogurt
1 C sour cream
2 cucumbers - peeled seeded and diced
1 tsp chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until well combined. Using a wisk, blend the yogurt with the sour cream. Add the olive oil mixture to the yogurt mixture and mix well. Finally, add the cucumber and chopped fresh dill. Chill for at least two hours before serving.

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