Tzatziki Greek Yogurt Cucumber Sauce Ww Core Recipes

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.

TZATZIKI (GREEK YOGURT AND CUCUMBER SAUCE)

Steps:

• 1. If you don't have Greek yogurt, strain plain yogurt as described above. Peel cucumbers, then cut in half lengthwise and take a small spoon and scrape out seeds. Discard seeds. (If you use the small seedless or European cucumbers with few seeds, you can skip this step.) Slice cucumbers, then put in a colander, sprinkle on 1 T salt, and let stand for 30 minutes to draw out water. Drain well and wipe dry with paper towel.
• 2. In food processor with steel blade, add cucumbers, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and a few grinds of black pepper. Add olive oil. Process until well blended, then stir this mixture into the 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 resting time is very important.)
• 3. Tzatziki will keep for a few days or more in the refrigerator, but you will need to drain off any water and stir each time you use it.

TZATZIKI (GREEK CUCUMBER-YOGURT SAUCE)

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.

GREEK CUCUMBER YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine and refrigerate overnight for flavors to mix. Cucumber will leak liquid, so if it appears dry at first, it is expected.
• Provides per serving: 63 calories, 0 g saturated fat, 1 g monounsaturated fat, 0 g polyunsaturated fat, 4 g of carbohydrate, 0 g of fiber, 8 g of protein, and 36 milligrams of sodium.

GREEK CUCUMBER YOGURT SAUCE (TZATZIKI)

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.