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Traditional Greek Tzatziki is a wonderfully refreshing dip, that's also perfect with salad or on a meaty wrap.
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Tzatziki

Tzatziki is a refreshing and tangy sauce that works perfectly with meat and salad as part of a wonderfully summery dinner. It’s also a great dip.
Course Sides
Cuisine Greek
Keyword dips, greek recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 10 Servings
Calories 39kcal
Author Donna

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cucumber
  • 2 Cloves Garlic Crushed
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 220 g Greek Yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • Pinch Salt

Instructions

  • Place the oil and garlic in a small bowl, mix together and leave to one side.
  • Slice the cucumber in half and scoop out the seeds.
  • Grate into a sieve, sitting in a bowl.
  • Add a big pinch of salt and squeeze the water out with your hands.
  • Wrap the cucumber in a clean tea towel and squeeze.
  • Repeat with dry sections of the towel until the cucumber is as dry as it will get.
  • Place the dry cucumber in a bowl, add the garlic and oil, yoghurt, and lemon juice.
  • Mix together, cover and place in the fridge until needed.

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