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Greek Tzatziki | Greek Cucumber Yogurt Dip

Kenton & Jane
Fantastic Greek dip you'll love!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Cuisine Greek
Servings 8 -10

Ingredients
  

  • 17 ounces plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ English cucumber peeled
  • 3 tablespoons Greek olive oil
  • 1 lemon juice
  • 1-2 teaspoon Sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1-2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 small garlic clove pressed (if you're a garlic lover, feel free to add more after tasting.)

Instructions
 

  • Place Greek yogurt in a bowl.
  • Grate cucumber on plate.
  • Squeeze out all juices from cucumber and add to yogurt.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in bowl.
  • Mix well.
  • Resting period. Place in refrigerator for a minimum of 4-6hrs. Preferably, overnight. (suggested but not needed).
  • Serve!

Notes

*Above is a recipe that's been in our family for a very long time. As it stands, it's really just the minimum requirement, so use it as a base. You'll notice that sometimes you may need to add more of an ingredient. Really, no two tzatziki makings will be the same!
*Flavor tip: you really should let the flavors mix and work together. Flavors that may seem lacking (or mild) may come to life during the resting process. So, make the dip, put it in the refrigerator for a few hours, and take it out and test it again--you'll be amazed at how different it tastes and how different flavors become present.
*Lastly, traditional tzatziki is thick and creamy; so make sure you squeeze out all the water from the cucumbers before adding.