TZATZIKI SAUCE-- GREEK CUCUMBER/YOGURT SAUCE
This is the cool and creamy sauce that usually is served as a condiment on Greek Gyro sandwiches. The recipe calls for the thicker, Greek Yogurt, also called, "Greek Cheese". If you can't find this type of yogurt, you can use plain, regular yogurt from the grocery store. But in order to get the sauce to the desired thicker consistency, you need to suspend the yogurt in a cheesecloth for a couple of hours to drain some of the water off. If you don't mind it moderately runny, you can just make it as is and it is still delicious, just a little more messy. Make this with Recipezaar recipe #285900, Gyros- An Authentic Recipe For Making Them At Home Enjoy!
Provided by Miracle Miriam
Categories Sauces
Time 3h
Yield 3 1/2 Cups, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel cucumbers and dice. Put them in a colander and sprinkle with the tablespoon of salt (draws water out). Cover with a plate and sit something heavy on top. Let sit for 30 minute Drain well and wipe dry with a paper towel.
- In food processor or blender, add cucumbers, garlic, lemon juice, dill and/or mint, and a few grinds of black pepper. Process until well blended, then stir into yogurt. Taste before adding any extra salt, then salt if needed. Place in refrigerator for at least two hours before serving so flavors can blend.
- This will keep for a few days in the refrigerator, but you will need to drain off any water and stir each time you use it.
- ** If you can't find the thicker Greek Yogurt Cheese, you can use regular, plain yogurt that is either full fat or low fat. To thicken, spoon yogurt into cheese cloth that has been quadrupled. Draw the corners of the cloth up and tie together. Suspend above a bowl for 2 hours so that water can drip out. The consistency of the yogurt should be like that of sour cream.
- You can skip this draining process, if you want, but you will have a moderately messier, runnier result.
GREEK YOGURT-CUCUMBER SAUCE - GERMAN TSATSIKI
Steps:
- If you do not have Greek yogurt (very thick yogurt), line a colander with paper towels and place plain yogurt into it. Cover with more paper towels to drain excess liquid for 15 minutes or longer.
- Shred half a cucumber, place in a colander, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste and let sit for 15 minutes. Press excess liquid out.
- In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup Greek yogurt or yogurt cheese, shredded and pressed cucumber, 2 minced cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 2 teaspoons olive oil. Refrigerate until ready to serve. The longer it sits, the more the garlic melds with the other ingredients. If the sauce looks runny, stir the liquid back in.
- The German presentation is to garnish with sprigs of fresh dill or chopped fresh dill or drizzle with a little extra-virgin olive oil over the dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 24 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 114 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 1 g, ServingSize 10 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
EASY GREEK YOGURT CUCUMBER SAUCE
This concoction is a result of my experimental efforts in trying to copy a favorite Greek restaurant's tzatziki sauce. Serve with gyros, pita bread, chips, or raw veggies.
Provided by Polly Rinas Janos
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cold Cheese Dip Recipes
Time 8h25m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir together the yogurt, sour cream, vinegar, lemon juice, cucumber, green onion, garlic, feta cheese, oregano, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl; cover and chill 8 hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 10.7 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 62.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
AUTHENTIC GREEK TZATZIKI
This is a lovely, cool, refreshing Greek tzatziki dip that I first tasted and fell in love with in the Greek Islands. It is lovely with hot toasted pita bread and veggies or lamb kebabs! The key is strain the liquid from the cucumber very well so the dip stays creamy and not watery and to always use thick, full-fat Greek yogurt. Low-fat versions won't cut it. Enjoy!
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir together olive oil, vinegar, and garlic in a bowl and let sit while you prepare the cucumber.
- Peel cucumber and cut in half lengthways; scrape out all the seeds. Grate cucumber with a cheese grater into a sieve set over a bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Strain out as much liquid as possible by pressing down in the sieve with the palm of your hand. Alternately you can wring cucumber out in a clean tea towel. Add cucumber and yogurt to the garlic mixture. Mix until well combined and season with salt to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 18.8 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 81.2 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
TZATZIKI SAUCE (YOGURT AND CUCUMBER DIP)
Drain some low-fat yogurt overnight to make this yummy cucumber dressing. This is a delicious topping for grilled chicken or meat. It's also a great dip for veggies and pita chips.
Provided by Lobbylady
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Tzatziki
Time 10h25m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Line a colander with two layers of cheesecloth and place it over a medium bowl. Place the yogurt on the cheesecloth and cover the colander with plastic wrap. Allow yogurt to drain overnight.
- Lay grated cucumber on a plate lined with paper towel; allow to drain 1 to 2 hours.
- Combine the drained yogurt, cucumber, garlic, parsley, mint, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 44.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
GREEK TZATZIKI
This cool Greek dip only gets better with time. Serve with pita bread, in gyros, on lamb or with whatever you like!
Provided by LeeleeCooks
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Tzatziki
Time 8h20m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir together yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a bowl. Add lemon zest, dill, salt, and pepper; whisk until smooth. Pour into a serving dish, cover tightly, and refrigerate 8 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 1.4 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 190.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
TZATZIKI: CUCUMBER YOGURT DIP
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Using a whisk , blend the yogurt with the sour cream in a separate bowl. Add the olive oil mixture to the yogurt mixture and mix well.
- Add the cucumbers and chopped fresh dill. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving and garnish with an additional sprinkle of fresh dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 76 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 5 g, ServingSize About 2 cups (16 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
TZATZIKI (GREEK CUCUMBER-YOGURT SAUCE)
Another variation of tzatziki. This recipe is adapted from "The Olive and the Caper," a Greek cookbook that I checked out from the library. This is great over baked salmon, gyro-style sandwiches, as a sauce for vegetable fritters... etc. This is best made several hours (up to the night before) before serving.
Provided by Greeny4444
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In an airtight container (that can hold 2 cups), combine the yogurt, salt, and the garlic.
- Peel the cucumber, and remove the seeds if they are large. Finely chop the cucumber.
- Squeeze the cucumber bits to get rid of any excess liquid, then add it to the yogurt.
- Stir in the dill, pepper, and the vinegar. Mix thoroughly.
- Cover and refrigerate for up to two days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.9, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 8, Sodium 223.4, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3.7, Protein 2.6
GREEK CUCUMBER YOGURT SAUCE (TZATZIKI)
Make and share this Greek Cucumber Yogurt Sauce (Tzatziki) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Pneuma66
Categories Greek
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk together the Greek yogurt and sour cream in a bowl.
- Stir in the grated cucumber and chopped fresh dill.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, freshly minced garlic, salt and pepper.
- Combine the two bowls.
- Chill for several hours to let flavors blend.
- Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.2, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 29.9, Sodium 341.3, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 4.6, Protein 2.4
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