Tzatziki
 
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A creamy yogurt and cucumber Greek spread - a staple in any Greek kitchen
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Recipe type: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
  • ½ English cucumber peeled, seeded & grated
  • 2-3 med. garlic cloves, finely minced or passed through the garlic press
  • 2-3 TBSP. fresh dill, finely minced
  • 16 oz. container of plain Greek yogurt (like FAGE)
  • 3 TBSP. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 TBSP. wine vinegar
  • ¼ tsp. salt
Instructions
  1. Peel the cucumber, seed it and grate it. Place it in a colander, sprinkle with some salt and let it sit for half an hour. Squeeze the water out by pressing it between the palms of your hands. Place the grated cucumber in a medium bowl.
  2. Press the garlic through the press (or use a microplane) and place it in a bowl. Add the minced fresh dill.
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients, season with salt, mix well and refrigerate overnight or for at least a couple of hours to allow the flavors to develop.
  4. Before serving, stir it well and taste it. Adjust the seasoning if needed, drizzle with some extra olive oil and serve with toasted Greek pita bread cut in triangles.
Recipe by Marilena's Kitchen at https://marilenaskitchen.com/greek-meatballs/