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Tzatziki: Greek Cucumber Yogurt Dip
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Waiting Time
2
hours
hrs
Total Time
2
hours
hrs
10
minutes
mins
Course
Sauce and Dips
Cuisine
Greek
Servings
4
servings
Ingredients
Metric
US Customary
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1
litre
thick Greek yogurt
6
medium cucumbers
6
stems fresh dill
6
sprigs leaves from 6 mint sprigs
1
teaspoon
minced garlic
2
tablespoons
red wine vinegar
1
teaspoon
salt
1
tablespoon
olive oil
black pepper
Instructions
Put the yogurt in a colander layered with cheesecloth and let drip for 2-3 hours.
Halve the cucumbers lengthwise, deseed them and grate on a coarse grinder.
Squeeze the grated cucumbers between your palms to exude liquids and transfer into a bowl.
Add the dill, mint, garlic, vinegar and salt, stir and chill well (to the yogurt ball).
Before serving, check the seasoning.
Pour the olive oil over the salad, sprinkle with some black pepper and serve.
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