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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cups 321g Recipe makes 6 cups)
Calories 144
Calories from Fat 69		(47%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 7.7g	11%
	Saturated Fat 3.8g	18%
	Monounsaturated Fat 3.1g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 21mg		7%
Sodium 78mg		3%
Potassium 483mg		13%
Total Carbohydrate 13.8g		4%
	Dietary Fiber 0.8g	3%
	Sugars 10.2g
Protein 6.8g		13%
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Tzatziki Cucumber Dipping Sauce

Recipe #83189 | 15 min | 15 min prep | add private note

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By: ~Rita~
Feb 6, 2004

Greek sauce/dip/salad dressing. Serve with vegies,Pitas,or with spicy dishes.

6 cups (change servings and units)

Ingredients

4 cups plain yogurt, regular
3 large cucumbers, peeled and seeded
salt
3 garlic cloves (or more to taste)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
fresh ground pepper (optional)
1/4 cup freshly chopped mint leaf (or to taste) (optional)

Directions

1
Line a sieve with a double thickness of dampened cheesecloth.
2
Spoon in yogurt and set the sieve over a bowl.
3
Refrigerate for two to three hours or until yogurt is about half its volume, nicely thick and creamy.
4
Shred or cut cucumber into julienne strips.
5
Place in a colander in sink or over a bowl, sprinkle generously with salt, mix well and let drain for at least 30 minutes to an hour.
6
Rinse and gently pat dry.
7
In a mortor and pestal muddle the garlic into a bit salt.
8
Add to the thickened yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, and if desired, the pepper and mint.
9
Mix well.
10
Serve or refrigerate for a day or two so flavors mingle.
11
Stir again before serving and sprinkle with additional minced mint leaves if desired.

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From: Chef #1333222

On Jul 23, 2009

THE REAL DEAL!! Here's how I managed mine.. I halved the recipe because I couldn't find that cheesecloth so I used a coffee filter. Just 1 and got it wet beforehand. Used only 1 cucumber and I grated it with a cheese grater. Used the ground pepper but only a pinch and the mint and let me tell ya.. I am VERY impressed!

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From: Nougat

On Jul 9, 2009

I loved this. made as posted with the addition of about a teaspoon of dried dill. Easy to make with a wonderful fresh flavor. Shared with co-workers, now I have to make more! Thanks for a recipe that tastes great and is still good for you, no guilt here!

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From: Chef #570202

On Aug 25, 2007

Love it! If you don't have cheesecloth, try 2 paper coffee filters. Worked great!

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From: justcallmetoni

On Jun 6, 2006

The secret to this is straining the yogurt (in my case the non fat variety). Makes for a thick and creamy condiment with a wonderful complement of flavors. I diced my cucumbers and added a tablespoon or so of grated onion. Really prefered this to Tzatziki dishes made with sour cream. Served mine along side Greek Lamb Brochettes Greek Lamb Brochettes.

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