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TZATZIKI SAUCE RECIPE



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Creamy Greek Tztaziki Sauce recipe with cucumber, yogurt, and garlic. Add a tablespoon or two of fresh dill or mint, if you like. Do not skip draining the cucumbers or your yogurt dip will be too watery. And for best texture, cover and refrigerate anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours before serving. This versatile cucumber yogurt sauce can be used in many ways, be sure to read my post for all the ideas!

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Dips and Appetizers

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 English cucumber, (partially peeled (striped) and sliced )
1 tsp kosher salt (divided)
4 to 5 garlic cloves,
1 tsp white vinegar
1 tbsp Early Harvest Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 cups plain Greek yogurt
1/4 tsp ground white pepper
Warm pita bread for serving
Sliced vegetables for serving

Steps:

  • Use a box grater to manually grate the cucumbers or you can use a small food processor to finely chop the cucumbers as I do in this recipe. Toss the grated cucumbers with 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Spoon the grated cucumber into a cheese cloth or a double thickness napkin and squeeze dry. (There will be a lot of liquid).
  • In one large mixing bowl, place the garlic with remaining 1/2 tsp salt, white vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil. Mix to combine.
  • Add the grated cucumber to the bowl with the garlic mixture. Stir in the yogurt, and a pinch of white or black pepper, and the fresh herbs (if using. I did not use fresh herbs in the video). Stir to combine well.
  • Cover and refrigerate for a bit (anywhere from 30 minutes to a couple hours before serving). This will help thicken the sauce and give it the best texture, while allowing the flavors to meld.
  • When ready to serve, stir the tzatziki sauce to refresh and transfer to serving bowl, drizzle with more extra virgin olive oil, if you like. Serve with your favorite veggies, pita chips or wedges (be sure to read the post for more ideas on how to use this sauce)!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 16.3 kcal, Sugar 0.7 g, Sodium 78.7 mg, Fat 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.5 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, UnsaturatedFat 0.4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY'S TZATZIKI



The Cheesecake Factory's Tzatziki image

Serve this sauce with the Mediterranean Chicken Lettuce Wrap Tacos from The Cheesecake Factory.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 finely chopped, peeled, and seeded cucumber
Coarse salt
3/4 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup sour cream
5 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
Pinch sugar
Pinch garlic powder
5 cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1 scallion, white and light green parts only, finely chopped
Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place cucumbers in a large bowl and season with salt; toss to combine. Let stand for 15 minutes. Transfer to a colander to drain off all liquid from cucumbers. Pat dry and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix together yogurt and sour cream until well combined. Stir in mint, sugar, and garlic powder. Add cucumbers, cilantro, and scallions; season with a pinch of salt and pepper; gently fold to combine. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.

TZATZIKI SAUCE



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This cool, creamy yogurt condiment can be used as a dip for crudite, or in place of sour cream as a topping for cold soups, such as borscht.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 English cucumber, peeled and grated (3/4 cup)
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1/2 small garlic clove, minced (1/2 teaspoon)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Toss cucumber with salt in a colander, and let drain for 20 minutes. Press lightly to extract excess water, then transfer cucumber to a medium bowl. Stir in yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and dill. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour (or up to 1 day).

TZATZIKI



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Tzatziki, a cooling Greek condiment, helps soothe the heat of spicy dishes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups Homemade Yogurt, or prepared
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a colander, toss together cucumbers and 1 teaspoon salt. Place colander in sink, and let cucumbers drain for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Press cucumbers to extract excess liquid. Transfer to a bowl; mix in yogurt, garlic, dill, mint, oil, lemon juice, and remaining teaspoon salt. Refrigerate about 1 hour to allow flavors to blend; serve at room temperature.

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