GREEK TZATZIKI SAUCE

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This is a delicious sauce that can be used in many Greek recipes. We like to use it when making gyros, or other Mediterranean recipes that are wrapped in pitas. It tastes just like the sauce we've had in restaurants such as "Hell's" in Tarpon Springs in Florida. It's a funny name, but the restaurant is known for having some of the best Greek food and Greek pastries in Florida.

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Categories < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

8 ounces plain yogurt (or Greek yogurt, if your store carries it)
1/2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and finely chopped or 1/2 peeled grated cucumber
2 ounces sour cream
1 small pinch salt
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
2 mint leaves, finely minced or 1/4 teaspoon dried mint
1 small garlic clove, finely minced

Steps:

Place yogurt in a coffee filter or piece of cheesecloth, and place in a strainer over a dish. Let drain for 2-4 hours in the refrigerator. If using Greek yogurt you do not need to drain it, as it is already a thick consistency.
Meanwhile, put the chopped or grated cucumber in a tea towel and squeeze to remove liquid. Discard liquid. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and mix into the cucumber. Set aside 20 minutes. Rinse a little to wash out the extra salt, if you want to. Then squeeze again to express as much liquid as possible.
Draining the yogurt and cucumber make for a thick and authentic consistency of tzatziki sauce.
Combine the drained yogurt and cucumber, sour cream, pinch of salt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, mint and garlic. Note: we love garlic, so I tried adding more once. It made for an overpowering and almost bitter taste, so now I stick to only 1 clove.
Place sauce in the refrigerator for 1 hour or more to meld flavors. Stir before serving. The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week. Makes 1 1/4 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.7, Sodium 41.2, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4, Protein 2.7

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Hope Ukegbu

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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.

M NAUMAN KHALIQ

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This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. The sauce was bland and flavorless.

Xoestorio

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I followed the recipe exactly and the sauce was a complete disaster. It was too sour and way too thick.

LilMissSnowy

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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the sauce turned out really runny.

Milon Miha

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The recipe was easy to follow, but the sauce didn't turn out as creamy as I expected.

Ivana Janicijevic

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I found the sauce to be a little bland. I added some extra lemon juice and garlic and it was much better.

Sunny Baba

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The sauce was a little too thick for my taste, but the flavor was great.

Maksim Vlasenka

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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.

Dagemawi Getachew

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I've made this sauce several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect addition to grilled chicken or fish.

Saqib Khurram

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I used this sauce as a dip for vegetables and it was amazing! The flavors were so fresh and flavorful.

Hero24 Yt

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This sauce is so easy to make and it's the perfect way to add some Greek flavor to your favorite dishes.

Alex Mosley

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I love that this recipe uses Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. It makes the sauce so much healthier and still just as delicious.

Flor Fortaleza

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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The sauce was thick and creamy, and the cucumber and garlic flavors were perfectly balanced.