Tzatziki Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🍽️ Yield: 1 pint
Description
This Tzatziki recipe hails from a pizza house back in the late ’70s and ’80s. Originally used as a dip for Gyros, its irresistible flavor soon had customers hooked. With its fluffy, light texture and bursting flavor, this sauce is versatile; perfect for gyros, as a dip with pita chips and veggies, or even as a salad dressing. Prep time doesn’t include drainage time, so plan ahead!
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Cucumbers |
| 1/2 | Plain yogurt |
| 2 | Lemon juice |
| 1 | Salt |
| 1/2 | Dill |
| 1/2 | Salt (additional) |
| – | White pepper |
| – | Oregano |
| 1 | Garlic powder |
| 1 | Olive oil |
Instructions
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Prep the Night Before:
- Grate the cucumbers, then generously salt them and allow them to drain overnight.
- Drain the yogurt separately, using either a coffee filter or cheesecloth, depending on the quantity being made.
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Mix It Up:
- The next day, simply combine all the ingredients together.
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Storage:
- Store the Tzatziki in a tightly closed container in the fridge for freshness.
Tips
- For best results, ensure the cucumbers are well-drained to avoid excess moisture in the Tzatziki.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences. You can add more or less salt, garlic, or lemon juice to suit your palate.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the flavor to your liking.
- This Tzatziki can be enjoyed in various ways: as a dip, spread, or even as a salad dressing. Let your creativity shine! 🌟
