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December 19, 2016 By Tina Dawson 12 Comments

Tzatziki

Cucumber and Greek Yogurt mingle to create Tzatziki, the simplest of pedestals for your glorified culinary art!

Tzatziki is one of the quintessential Mediterranean dips perfect for pairing with kabobs, grilled meat or vegetables.

Sometimes, it takes the simplest of pedestals to glorify a marvelous work of art. Like an ordinary frame that showcases a superb painting or the monotone runway makeup that draws the eye to the couture dress rather than the gorgeous model wearing it, this Tzatziki will be the simple means through which your main dish will shine.

And just like the simple Tzatziki, this post too will be just that. No added pictures. No unnecessary words. I am going to let this recipe shine for itself. And it will. Pair it with your roasted potatoes, grilled meats and vegetables, falafel or as just another dip on your party table – no matter what you do, this Tzatziki will silence you and let the flavours sing for themselves.

Before I let you head off to get your Tzatziki fix, here are a few things you should remember:

  1. Use strained Greek Yogurt, but if you can’t find any, use regular yogurt that you strain yourself. Place regular yogurt in a muslin cloth over a colander and leave it overnight in the refrigerate. This should drain the excess whey out and give you a fairly thick product.
  2. You will also need to use strained cucumbers – grate cucumber over a colander and leave it overnight in the refrigerator (Don’t forget to place a bowl beneath to catch the drip-offs). Or, the faster method would be to stir a pinch of salt in the cucumber and squeeze the liquid out after a few minutes.

When you make these (which I really think you SHOULD!), be sure to SHARE YOUR PHOTOS with me through Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. I’d love to see what you cook from here and will share it with pride on my social media feeds.

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Tzatziki

Created by Tina Dawson on December 18, 2016

Tzatziki is one of the quintessential Mediterranean dips perfect for pairing with kabobs, grilled meat or vegetables.

  • Prep Time:5m
  • Total Time:7m
  • Serves: 2
  • Yield: 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 1 c Greek strained yogurt
  • 1 large clove garlic, grated
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/4 cucumber
  • 1 tsp. dill, chopped
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Grate the cucumber into a colander. Stir in a pinch of salt and let sit for a few minutes.
  2. Squeeze out as much water out of the cucumber as you can.
  3. Combine all the ingredients together. Serve at room temperature or cold. Keeps well refrigerated for 3-5 days.
Source: The Wanderlust Kitchen
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Filed Under: All Recipes, Cuisines, Dips and Sides, Mediterranean, Middle-Eastern, Table for two, Vegetarian Tagged With: cucumber, dill, dips, garlic, greek, greek yogurt, olive oil, sides

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Comments

  1. Rachel @ Bakerita says

    December 19, 2016 at 1:46 pm

    Tzatziki is one of my absolute favorite condiments – I love it so much! Must try your recipe.

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      December 19, 2016 at 3:58 pm

      I’d love to know how you liked it Rachel! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Nicola @ Happy Healthy Motivated says

    December 19, 2016 at 12:32 pm

    I’ve been looking for cool, creamy dips to add to my Christmas Eve antipasti board and I love this one! Thanks for the tips, too – I’d never thought of straining the yogurt to make it thicker.

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      December 19, 2016 at 12:35 pm

      Happy to help, Nicola! Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  3. Pooja@poojascookery.com says

    December 19, 2016 at 12:32 pm

    I love this dip . Tried it many times with shawarma.

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      January 4, 2017 at 10:32 am

      Thanks Pooja!

      Reply
  4. fiona Saluk says

    December 19, 2016 at 12:29 pm

    Love the fresh flavors of tzatziki, I have been craving a meal with falafel, hummus and couscous and I think this tzatziki would be the perfect addition to the table spread – thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      December 19, 2016 at 12:36 pm

      It absolutely would, Fiona! Enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Janette@CulinaryGinger.com says

    December 19, 2016 at 12:24 pm

    Tzatziki is one of my favorite dips and is perfect for entertaining. Thank you for the tips, too.

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      December 19, 2016 at 12:36 pm

      Happy to help, Janette!

      Reply
  6. Lynn | The Road to Honey says

    December 19, 2016 at 11:58 am

    I absolutely adore Tzatziki. It’s always such a nice complement to whatever you are serving. As a matter of fact, I just had Tzatziki this weekend (paired with kebab).

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      December 19, 2016 at 12:37 pm

      I know, I absolutely love them with Kababs too! Something about the creaminess of the yogurt with the smokiness of the grilled meat/vegetables….

      Reply

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