BEST TZATZIKI
Learn how to make tzatziki, a traditional Greek yogurt and cucumber sauce with fresh herbs. Tzatziki is a refreshing sauce or dip, and it's so easy to make! This basic recipe yields about 2 1/2 cups; multiply if necessary.
Provided by Cookie and Kate
Categories Sauce
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Working with one big handful at a time, lightly squeeze the grated cucumber between your palms over the sink to remove excess moisture. Transfer the squeezed cucumber to a serving bowl, and repeat with the remaining cucumber.
- Add the yogurt, olive oil, herbs, lemon juice, garlic, and salt to the bowl, and stir to blend. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Taste and add additional chopped fresh herbs, lemon juice, and/or salt, if necessary (I thought this batch was just right as-is).
- Serve tzatziki immediately or chill for later. Leftover tzatziki keeps well, chilled, for about 4 days.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/4 cup, Calories 78 calories, Sugar 2.7 g, Sodium 154.2 mg, Fat 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.8 g, Cholesterol 4.6 mg
TZATZIKI
Greek yogurt's thicker texture eliminates the need to drain yogurt in cheesecloth as most commonly seen in tzatziki recipes. Wringing out the moisture from your cucumber ensures that the tzatziki stays thick and creamy. We chose fresh dill and mint over dried to provide the brightest flavor possible.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories condiment
Time 15m
Yield about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line a strainer with a clean kitchen towel and place over a bowl. Grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt over the cucumbers and toss together by hand. Put the salted cucumber into the towel lined strainer and let sit for 10 minutes. Use the kitchen towel to squeeze out any remaining moisture.
- Stir the cucumber, Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl until combined. Gently fold in the dill and mint. Serve drizzled with more olive oil.
TZATZIKI
Called Cacik in Turkey, Tarator in the Balkans, Tzatziki in Greece, each version of this salad is a variation on a theme: yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, fresh herbs. The yogurt is thick, and pungent with mashed garlic, the cucumbers either finely chopped or grated, then salted and allowed to wilt. Walnuts enrich the Balkan version, which is also considered a soup, as is Cacik. India has its version too, raita, the cooling mixture that accompanies hot curries. Whatever the cuisine, it's one of my favorite combinations, one I never forgo if I see it on a menu.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Toss the cucumber with a generous amount of salt and leave in a colander in the sink to wilt for 15 to 30 minutes. Rinse and drain on paper towels.
- Beat together the yogurt, garlic, mint, salt and pepper to taste, and olive oil. Stir in the cucumbers. Adjust seasonings and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 89, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 266 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
AUTHENTIC GREEK TZATZIKI
This is a lovely, cool, refreshing Greek tzatziki dip that I first tasted and fell in love with in the Greek Islands. It is lovely with hot toasted pita bread and veggies or lamb kebabs! The key is strain the liquid from the cucumber very well so the dip stays creamy and not watery and to always use thick, full-fat Greek yogurt. Low-fat versions won't cut it. Enjoy!
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir together olive oil, vinegar, and garlic in a bowl and let sit while you prepare the cucumber.
- Peel cucumber and cut in half lengthways; scrape out all the seeds. Grate cucumber with a cheese grater into a sieve set over a bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Strain out as much liquid as possible by pressing down in the sieve with the palm of your hand. Alternately you can wring cucumber out in a clean tea towel. Add cucumber and yogurt to the garlic mixture. Mix until well combined and season with salt to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 18.8 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 81.2 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
AUTHENTIC TZATZIKI SAUCE RECIPE (GREEK YOGURT, CUCUMBER DIP)
The authentic Greek tzatziki sauce recipe. Find out how to prepare this creamy Greek yogurt, cucumber and garlic dip as served in the very best taverns!
Provided by Eli K. Giannopoulos
Categories Dips
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- To prepare this authentic Greek tzatziki sauce recipe, remove the skin and the seeds of the cucumber and grate it into a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and leave aside for 10 minutes.
- Afterwards, wrap the grated cucumber in a towel and squeeze, in order to get rid of the excess water.
- Assemble the tzatziki sauce. In a bowl, add the cucumber, the minced garlic and olive oil, the yogurt, 1-2 tbsps of red wine vinegar, a pinch of salt and blend, until the ingredients are combined. Store the tzatziki sauce in the fridge and always serve cold. (Alternatively, if you have a blender, pour in the olive oil and garlic and blend until combined. Then mix with the rest of the ingredients using a spoon. This will help the garlic to mix better with the rest of the ingredients).
- Prepare this traditional tzatziki sauce for your friends and family and serve as a delicious dip with some warm pita breads aside, or as a sauce for Greek-style souvlaki. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tbsps, Calories 85kcal, Sugar 2.1g, Sodium 209.1mg, Fat 6.8g, SaturatedFat 1.7g, UnsaturatedFat 4.9g, TransFat 0g, Carbohydrate 2.7g, Fiber 0.1g, Protein 3.9g, Cholesterol 5.4mg
TZATZIKI
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories condiment
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the yogurt, cucumber, dill, mint, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest and salt and pepper to taste in a mixing bowl and mix well.
TZATZIKI SAUCE
Use natural yogurt to give the classic Greek dip a pouring consistency, great with slow-cooked lamb. The tang of yogurt and mint cuts through the richness
Provided by John Torode
Categories Side dish
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix everything together in a small bowl with a pinch of salt. (Can be made a day ahead.) Try it drizzled over slow-cooked Greek lamb with chickpea salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 31 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein
GYRO SALAD WITH TZATZIKI DRESSING
If you're fond of gyros, you'll enjoy this garden-fresh salad showcasing ground lamb, crumbled feta cheese, Kalamata olives, tomatoes and a creamy, tangy dressing. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, sprinkle cucumber with salt; mix well. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain. Stir in remaining dressing ingredients. Cover and refrigerate., In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook lamb, onion and Greek seasoning until meat is no longer pink; drain., Arrange salad mix on a large serving platter; top with tomatoes, cheese, olives and lamb. Spoon dressing over salad. Serve immediately with toasted pita wedges.
Nutrition Facts :
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