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Easy Peasy Tzatziki

Recipe #281724 | 15 min | 15 min prep | SERVES 6 , 1 1/2 cups (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Brittney_xo

This wonderful Greek dressing boasts a creamy garlic flavour! So easy to make and brilliant served with crakers, toasted turkish bread fingers, fresh vegies or drizzled over any spicy mediterranean dish.

Posted on: Jan 25, 2008

Ingredients

  • 250 g Greek yogurt
  • 2 garlic clove, minced (or finely chopped)
  • 1 lebanese cucumbers, grated, drained
  • 1 lemon, juice of
  • teaspoons salt
  • salt and pepper, to season
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Mix the cucumber with the salt in a small container and put aside in the fridge for at least 10 minutes then squeeze cucumber to drain it of any excess liquid.
    2. 2
      Combine the yoghurt, garlic, lemon juice and cucumber in a small container and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
    3. 3
      Place in the fridge for at least 1 hour to allow flavours to develop. Serve.

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    From: Chrissy T.

    On Jan 26, 2008

    I love Tzataiki!!! This is very similar to how I've always made it. I use vinegar instead of the lemon juice though and eliminate the pepper. Very, very good!!! Thanks for posting this, Brittney!

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (62g)

    Recipe makes 6 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    Greek yogurt

    Calories 10
    Calories from Fat 0 (4%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 0.1g 0%
    Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 0mg 0%
    Sodium 776mg 32%
    Potassium 87mg 2%
    Total Carbohydrate 2.8g 0%
    Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%
    Sugars 1.0g
    Protein 0.4g 0%
    Vitamin A 54mcg 1%
    Vitamin B6 0.0mg 2%
    Vitamin B12 0.0mcg 0%
    Vitamin C 5mg 8%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 0%
    Calcium 10mg 1%
    Iron 0mg 0%

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