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Greek Tzatziki

Cultural Context

Originating from Greece, Tzatziki is a traditional sauce made with yogurt and cucumbers, often served with grilled meats or as a dip. It embodies the Mediterranean ethos of fresh, simple ingredients that enhance one another. Today, Tzatziki is enjoyed globally, often accompanying Middle Eastern dishes or served as a refreshing appetizer at gatherings.

GreekGRother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
3 mini cucumbers
3 tbsp chopped parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup regular plain yogurt
1/2 tsp garlic

Greek yogurt

🥗Healthier: strained cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: regular yogurt

Strained cottage cheese offers a similar texture with lower fat.

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 more accessible, while parsley adds freshness.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

1

Grate the cucumbers with a large hole box grater, leaving one end intact to hold while grating.

2

Squeeze out the liquid from the grated cucumbers into your palms and transfer to a separate bowl.

3

Add 3 tbsp of chopped parsley (stems removed) to the bowl with grated cucumber.

4

Add 1/2 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of lemon juice, 1 tbsp of olive oil, and 1 cup of regular plain yogurt to the bowl.

5

Mix everything until well combined.

6

Add 1/2 tsp of garlic and mix again.

7

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixinggrating

Equipment Needed

box graterbowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Tzatziki SauceTzatziki Dip

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