Creamy Cucumber Yogurt Dip Food

TZATZIKI SAUCE (YOGURT AND CUCUMBER DIP)

Steps:

• Line a colander with two layers of cheesecloth and place it over a medium bowl. Place the yogurt on the cheesecloth and cover the colander with plastic wrap. Allow yogurt to drain overnight.
• Lay grated cucumber on a plate lined with paper towel; allow to drain 1 to 2 hours.
• Combine the drained yogurt, cucumber, garlic, parsley, mint, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

CREAMY CUCUMBER DIP

Steps:

• Wash and peel the cucumber and grate it or pulse it in the food processor.
• Placed the crushed/grated cucumber in a bowl and add some salt to it. Set aside for 15 minutes, this will help in releasing all the moisture from the cucumber.
• After 15 minutes, squeeze the cucumber with your hands, releasing all the moisture. Set aside.
• In a bowl combine the cucumber, sour cream, dill, salt & pepper.
• Whisk till well combined. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time till desired consistency is reached. Check the seasoning and adjust to taste.
• Chill the dip before serving.
• Enjoy the creamy cucumber dip with chips, crackers, veggies!

CUCUMBER-YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• Cut the garlic clove in half and place the halves at the edge of the cutting board. Use the dull side of your chef's knife to cut the garlic almost to a mash, then use the sharp side to mince it. Put the garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl along with a pinch of salt to remove the raw taste from the garlic and lightly pickle it.
• Chop the cucumber, scallions, and parsley and add them to the garlic.
• Finish by mixing in the yogurt, dried mint, and olive oil. Season with salt and serve with crudités, pita, or latkes.

GREEK-STYLE CUCUMBER AND YOGURT DIP WITH DILL

Steps:

• Line sieve with cheesecloth and place over medium bowl. Place yogurt in sieve. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to drain in refrigerator overnight.
• Mix cucumber and 1 tablespoon salt in small bowl; cover and chill 3 hours.
• Transfer drained yogurt to another bowl. Mix in sour cream, lemon juice, dill and garlic. Squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible from cucumber. Stir cucumber into yogurt. Season with pepper. Cover; chill at least 2 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Place pita wedges on baking sheets. Brush with olive oil. Bake until crisp, about 10 minutes. Cool. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Store pita airtight at room temperature.) Serve cucumber dip with baked pita wedges.

GREEK CUCUMBER YOGURT DIP "TZATZIKI"

Steps:

• Start off by peeling, then seeding, and shredding the cucumbers.
• Cover and set aside to drain any liquid it may have.
• Combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
• Using a whisk, blend the yogurt. Add the olive oil mixture to the yogurt mixture and mix well.
• Finally, add the cucumber and chopped fresh dill. Chill for at least two hours before serving.
• Garnish with a sprig of fresh dill and/or cut in half olive just before serving. Enjoy!!!

CREAMY DILL CUCUMBER YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine yogurt and cream cheese. Stir in the cucumber, onion, dill, lemon juice, peel, garlic, salt and pepper. If you desire a thinner consistency dip, add more yogurt, ¼ cup at a time, stirring and tasting as you go.
• Transfer contents to a bowl and serve with fresh, raw vegetables or pita chips.

CUCUMBER DIP

Steps:

• Peel a large cucumber and cut it lengthwise in half. Use a teaspoon to scoop out the inside flesh. Discard the flesh. Finely dice or grate the cucumber.
• In a medium bowl combine Greek Yogurt, sour cream, and lemon juice. Mix in diced cucumber, dill weed, and scallions. Season to taste with salt and paper.

CREAMY CUCUMBER DIP

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, sour cream, yogurt and dill until well-blended and creamy.
• Mix in remaining ingredients and combine well.
• Place in bowl. Garnish with fresh dill, if desired.
• Chill 1-2 prior to serving.

TZATZIKI: CUCUMBER YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
• Using a whisk , blend the yogurt with the sour cream in a separate bowl. Add the olive oil mixture to the yogurt mixture and mix well.
• Add the cucumbers and chopped fresh dill. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving and garnish with an additional sprinkle of fresh dill.