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Prep time
10 minutes
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Serves
4
Author Notes
Tzatziki is a staple on Greek menus and tastes as fresh as it looks. This recipe includes Greek yogurt, cucumber, fresh herbs and garlic- giving it a rich and creamy texture. Drizzle with extra olive oil and serve chilled to let the flavors meld for the ultimate bite! —Kosterina
Ingredients
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1/2
English cucumber peeled, seeded & grated
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3
med. garlic cloves, finely minced or passed through the garlic press
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2-3 tablespoons
fresh dill, finely minced
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16 ounces
container of plain Greek yogurt
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3-4 tablespoons
Kosterina extra virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon
wine vinegar
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1/4 teaspoon
salt
Directions
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Peel the cucumber, seed it and grate it. Place it in a colander, sprinkle with some salt and let it sit for half an hour. Squeeze the water out by pressing it between the palms of your hands. Place the grated cucumber in a medium bowl.
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Mince the garlic cloves and the dill and add it to the bowl.
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Add the rest of the ingredients, season with salt, mix well and refrigerate overnight or for at least a couple of hours.
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Before serving, mix again, drizzle with some extra olive oil and serve with toasted Greek pita bread cut in triangles and carrot or celery sticks.
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Note: This spread keeps well in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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