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Tzatziki: Greek Cucumber Yogurt Dip

Ronen Skinezes
4.91 from 76 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Waiting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Sauce and Dips
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
 
 

  • 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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