Easiest Way to Prepare TZATZIKI (Cucumber Yogurt Dip) in 17 Minutes for Family

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TZATZIKI (Cucumber Yogurt Dip) is one of the most popular of current trending meals on earth. It’s appreciated by millions daily. It’s simple, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. TZATZIKI (Cucumber Yogurt Dip) is something which I have loved my entire life. They’re nice and they look wonderful.

Tzatziki is made simply with yogurt, drained cucumber, olive oil, fresh herbs (usually mint or dill), garlic, lemon juice and salt. It's a refreshing chilled sauce, dip or spread. I traveled to Greece last fall and ordered tzatziki at every restaurant.

To begin with this particular recipe, we have to prepare a few ingredients. You can have tzatziki (cucumber yogurt dip) using 11 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

The ingredients needed to make TZATZIKI (Cucumber Yogurt Dip):

1. Prepare 1⁄2 large Cucumber
2. Make ready 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
3. Prepare 3 tablespoon Dill, finely chopped
4. Take 1tablespoon Mint, finely chopped
5. Take 1small Shallot, finely minced
6. Get 2 cloves Garlic, crushed
7. Get 1tablespoon fresh Lemon juice
8. Prepare 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, crushed
9. Get 1tablespoon Olive oil
10. Prepare as needed Paprika, for garnish
11. Take as per taste Kosher Salt

It's also a great dip for veggies and pita chips. Reviews for: Photos of Tzatziki Sauce (Yogurt and Cucumber Dip). Tzatziki should be made with thick Greek yogurt yogurt. Many recipes call for straining it, but I don't find it necessary.

Steps to make TZATZIKI (Cucumber Yogurt Dip):

1. Grate the cucumber add to it the minced shallot and toss with some salt. Set it aside for 5 minutes to ooze out the cucumber juice. The salt helps to draw out moisture from the cucumber.
2. In the meantime, chop the greens – dill, mint and crush the garlic. - Now squeeze excess water from the cucumber, else the sauce will be runny. To this add crushed garlic.
3. Transfer the Greek yogurt in a bowl and give a gentle mix. Greek yogurt is nothing but the thick yogurt. If you feel your yogurt is not thick, let it rest in a strainer for an 1 hour to drain off any water.
4. Now add the chopped greens and season with lemon juice, pepper and salt. Mix it all together and voila. To serve it, add a touch of extra-virgin olive oil for flavor and shine and sprinkle with paprika. Serve it with pita bread or fresh cut vegetables

I like to make tzatziki with English (or hothouse) cucumbers, the long, thin cucumbers that come wrapped in plastic. Simple, cool and creamy, this delicious tangy cucumber dip flavored with garlic is the perfect complement to almost everything. This delicious dip features our Cabot Greek Yogurt and fresh cucumbers for a healthy topping that works great with grilled kabobs, lamb, falafels or Gyros. Stir together the yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice and dill in a medium bowl. Season with the salt and pepper.

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