Greek Cucumber Salad - How to Make Tzatziki - Light, Healthy and Delicious - Family Favorite

Greek yogurt

🥗Healthier: strained cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: regular yogurt

Strained cottage cheese offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while being cost-effective.

fresh dill

🥗Healthier: dried dill

💰Cheaper: parsley

Dried dill is a convenient alternative, while parsley adds freshness.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar acidity, and vinegar is often more affordable.

Slice 5 cucumbers in half and then cut them thicker than usual.

Peel the cucumbers lightly if desired.

Place the sliced cucumbers in a bowl.

Add 1/4 cup red wine vinegar and 1/4 cup olive oil to the bowl.

Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Mix everything together until well combined.

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