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Greek Tzatziki cucumber yogurt sauce

Tzatziki or Cicik- Refreshing Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

This refreshing condiment is simple to make and will become a must-have when having grilled and roasted foods. Draining the yogurt makes for a creamier sauce but is not critical.
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Course: Condiment, Sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Turkey
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Draining Cucumbers: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: My Hungry Traveler

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Colander
  • Strainer
  • Bowl
  • Cheesecloth or 2 coffee filters

Ingredients

  • 1 large European cucumber, 4 Armenian, or 2 pickling cukes, peeled
  • 2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 2 cups Full fat yogurt
  • 3 cloves Garlic, mashed to a paste with salt (use knife blade, food processor, or mortar & pestle)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh mint leaves (or 2 tsp dried)
  • 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • Freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions

  • If using a food processor, pulse cucumber to tiny pieces. if chopping by hand, chop cucumber finely. Either way, put chopped cucumber in a colander in the sink. Salt generously and let sit for 20 minutes. Rinse and squeeze dry in paper towels.
  • In a bowl, stir-in yogurt, garlic, mint, and olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste. Stir in cucumbers. Adjust seasonings and refrigerate or serve right away.

Nutrition

Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 814mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 0.2mg